Amazonas 3

Also known as AMZ3

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 39078 / 2013-006A
Call sign: S2886/2865
Operator: Hispasat

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 61° W
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300
Mass: 6265 kg
Dry mass: 2819 kg

Launch

Launch date: 07 Feb 2013
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Design life: 15 yr

Beacons

20200

Comment

33 Ku-band and 19 C-band to provide services covering Brazil, Latin America and the United States. 9 Ka-band spot beams are also included, providing the first Ka-band coverage over Latin America.