AMC-2

For the American mine sweeper, seeUSS Magpie (AMc-2).

AMC-2

Names	GE-2 (1997-2001) AMC-2 (2001-present)
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, 6 months, 28 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
SES constellation

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.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.

Overview

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.It is powered by two deployablesolar panels,which charge the batteries. It usesLEROS-1cengines for propulsion.

External links

• AMC-2(SES )