AMC-2
| Names | GE-2 (1997-2001) AMC-2 (2001-present) |
|---|---|
| Mission type | SES S.A. (2011-present) |
| COSPAR ID | 1997-002A |
| SATCAT no. | 24713 |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 27 years, 2 months, 27 days (elapsed) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | GE-2 |
| Spacecraft type | Lockheed Martin A2100 |
| Bus | LM A2100A |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Launch mass | 2,648 kg (5,838 lb) |
| Dry mass | 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 30 January 1997, 22:04:00 ELA-2 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 85° West |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 48 transponders: 24 C-band 24 Ku-band |
| Coverage area | North America |
GE-2, called AMC-2 after 2001, is a privately owned American
SES (Société Européenne des Satellites). The name of the spacecraft was then changed by SES Americom to AMC-2 in 2001.[1]
Overview
GE-2 carries 24 Ku-band and 24 C-band transponders. It weighs approximately 2,648 kg (5,838 lb) fully fueled and has a dry mass of 1,300 kg (2,900 lb). It is stationed at approximately 81° West serving the North America. There is also a plan to relocate the satellite to 85° West orbital position.[2] It is powered by two deployable solar panels which charge the batteries. It uses LEROS-1c engines for propulsion.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "GE 1, 2, 3 / AMC 1, 2, 3". Space.skyrocket.de. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Satellite details - AMC-2 (GE-2)". Satbeams. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
External links
- AMC-2 (SES.com)