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AMC 16

Also known as GE 16

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
28472 / 2004-048A
Call sign
S2181
Operator
SES S.A.

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
85° W (143.6° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Model
A2100AXS
Mass
4065 kg
Dry mass
1952 kg

Launch

Launch date
17 Dec 2004
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS
Launch vehicle
Atlas 5 (Atlas V)
Design life
15 yr

Beacons

11700H12199V18584LHCP

Comment

24 Ku-band and 12 Ka-band transponders to cover CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii. Leased to Echostar Satellite Services