AMC-2
Names | GE-2 (1997-2001) AMC-2 (2001-present) |
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Mission type | Communications |
Operator | GE Americom(1997-2001) SES Americom(2001-2009) SES World Skies(2009-2011) SES S.A.(2011-present) |
COSPAR ID | 1997-002A |
SATCATno. | 24713 |
Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 27 years, 7 months, 5 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, 22:04:00UTC |
Rocket | Ariane 44L(V93) |
Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais,ELA-2 |
Contractor | Arianespace |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
Regime | Geostationary orbit |
Longitude | 85° West |
Transponders | |
Band | 48transponders: 24C-band 24Ku-band |
Coverage area | North America |
GE-2,calledAMC-2after 2001, is a privately owned Americancommunications satellitelaunched in 1997. It was the first of the GE series to be launched outside theUnited States.[1]It was launched by anAriane 44Lon 30 January 1997 at 22:04:00UTC,flying fromELA-2,Centre Spatial Guyanaisalongside another satellite,Nahuel 1A.It was owned byGE Americomuntil 2001 when the company was sold toSES(Société Européenne des Satellites). The name of the spacecraft was then changed bySES Americomto AMC-2 later in 2001.[1]
Overview
[edit]GE-2 carries 24Ku-bandand 24C-bandtransponders.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 servingNorth America.There is also a plan to relocate the satellite to 85° West orbital position.[2]It is powered by two deployablesolar panels,which charge the batteries. It usesLEROS-1cengines for propulsion.[1]
References
[edit]- ^abc"GE 1, 2, 3 / AMC 1, 2, 3".Space.skyrocket.de.Retrieved2 April2021.
- ^"Satellite details - AMC-2 (GE-2)".Satbeams.Retrieved2 April2021.
External links
[edit]- AMC-2(SES.com)