AMC 16

Also known as GE 16

deorbited

Position85° W (56.5° E)

NORAD / COSPAR28472 / 2004-048A

OperatorSES S.A.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2181

ManufacturerLockheed Martin

ModelA2100AXS

Mass4065 kg

Dry mass1952 kg

Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS

Launch vehicleAtlas 5 (Atlas V)

11700H12199V18584LHCP

24 Ku-band and 12 Ka-band transponders to cover CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii. Leased to Echostar Satellite Services

Lifetime

17 Dec 2004Launched

15 yrDesign life

21.7 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Dec 2019End of life

Satellite is deorbited