AMC 7

Also known as GE 7

deorbited

Identification

Position135° W (150.9° W)

NORAD / COSPAR26495 / 2000-054B

OperatorSES S.A.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2155

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin

ModelA2100A

Mass1935 kg

Dry mass912 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 G

Beacons

3700.5H4199.5V

Comment

24 C-band transponders to provide cable programming services to CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean. Backup satellite. License extended till October 25, 2018.

Lifetime

14 Sept 2000Launched

15 yrDesign life

25.9 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Sept 2015End of life

Satellite is deorbited