AMC-16 (satellite)

AMC-16
NamesGE-16
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorSES Americom / EchoStar
COSPAR ID2004-048A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.28472
Mission duration15 years (planned)
20 years, 15 days (elapsed)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftAMC-16
Spacecraft typeLockheed Martin A2100[1]
BusA2100AXS
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Launch mass4,065 kg (8,962 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date17 December 2004,
12:07:00 UTC
RocketAtlas V 521 (AV-005)
Launch siteCape Canaveral, SLC-41
ContractorLockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services (LMCLS)
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit[2]
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude85° West
Transponders
Band36 transponders:
24 Ku-band at 36 MHz
12 Ka-band
Coverage areaCanada, United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico
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AMC-16 is an American communications satellite. Owned by SES Americom, AMC-16 was designed to be placed in geostationary orbit, following launch on a Atlas V space vehicle.

Satellite description

Built by Lockheed Martin and based on the A2100AXS satellite bus, AMC-16 is located at 85° West longitude for EchoStar. AMC-16 has 24 Ku-band and 12 Ka-band transponders covering United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), part of Canada and Mexico. Leased to Echostar Satellite Services.[2]

Launch

It was launched atop a Atlas V launch vehicle at 12:07:00 UTC on 17 December 2004, from SLC-41 at the Cape Canaveral in Florida. AMC-16 is completely leased to EchoStar Satellite Services.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "AMC 15, 16". Gunter's Space Page. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Satellites". Satbeams. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.


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