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AMC 5

Also known as GE 5, Nahuel 1B

deorbited

Identification

Position81° W (38.1° W)
NORAD / COSPAR25516 / 1998-063B
OperatorSES S.A.
OrbitGEO
Call signS2156

Hardware

ManufacturerThales Group
ModelSpacebus-2000
Mass1698 kg
Dry mass769 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 44L

Beacons

11701H11702H

Comment

16 Ku-band transponders to provide broadband internet, business television services to CONUS. Planned for redeployment to 79W orbital position

Lifetime
28 Oct 1998Launched
15 yrDesign life
27.7 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Oct 2013End of life
Satellite is deorbited