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AMC 1

Also known as GE 1

deorbited

Identification

Position131° W (49.6° W)
NORAD / COSPAR24315 / 1996-054A
OperatorSES S.A.
OrbitGEO
Call signS2445

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ModelA2100A
Mass2783 kg
Dry mass1600 kg

Launch

Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS
Launch vehicleAtlas 2A (Atlas IIA)

Beacons

3700.5V4199.5H12198H

Comment

24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide broadcasting, business, cable, mobile services to 50 states and Caribbean

Lifetime
08 Sept 1996Launched
15 yrDesign life
29.9 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Sept 2011End of life
Satellite is deorbited