AMC 2

Also known as GE 2

deorbited

Position85° W (79.6° E)

NORAD / COSPAR24713 / 1997-002A

OperatorSES S.A.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2134

ManufacturerLockheed Martin

ModelA2100A

Mass2648 kg

Dry mass1600 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44L

3700.5V12198V

24 Ku-band and 24 C-band transponders. Planned for relocation to 84.5W orbital location

Lifetime

30 Jan 1997Launched

15 yrDesign life

29.5 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Jan 2012End of life

Satellite is deorbited