AMC-7
In this article, we are going to explore and analyze in detail AMC-7, a topic that has generated great interest and debate in different areas. From its origins to its relevance today, we will review its impact on society, its possible repercussions at a global level and the different perspectives that exist around it. AMC-7 has captured the attention of specialists, academics, professionals and also the general public, generating a wide variety of opinions and points of view. Throughout the next few lines, we will investigate its most relevant aspects, exploring its influence in different areas and examining its evolution over time. Join us on this tour to discover everything you need to know about AMC-7!
| Names | GE-7 (2000-2001) AMC-7 (2001-present) |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | GE Americom (2000-2001) SES Americom (2001-2009) SES World Skies (2009-2011) SES (2011-present) |
| COSPAR ID | 2000-054B |
| SATCAT no. | 26495 |
| Website | https://www.intelsat.com/ |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) [1][2] 25 years, 3 months, 3 days In Progress |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | GE-7 |
| Bus | A2100A[3] |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Launch mass | 1,983 kg (4,372 lb) [1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 14 September 2000, 22:54:07 UTC[4][1] |
| Rocket | Ariane 5G (V130) |
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 135° West [2] |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 24 C-band[2] |
| Frequency | 36 MHz |
| Coverage area | United States, Caribbean, Mexico[2] |
AMC-7 is a commercial broadcast communications satellite owned by SES, originally from the GE Americom fleet. Launched on 14 September 2000, at 22:54:07 UTC from the Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, AMC-7 provides C-band coverage to United States, Caribbean, Mexico, and is located in a geostationary orbit over the Pacific Ocean east of Hawaii. The satellite is primarily used for cable television programming distribution.[5][2]
In 2015, the satellite was taken out of commercial service and moved from 137° West to 135° West longitude, where it now serves as a backup to AMC-10. License extended till 25 October 2018.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Krebs, Gunter (21 July 2019). "GE 7, 8 / AMC 7, 8, 10, 11, 18 (Aurora 3)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "SatBeams - AMC 7 (GE 7)". Satbeams. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Manufacturing Special - The time factor" (PDF). Satellite Evolution. September–October 2004. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Display: GE 7 2000-054B". NASA. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Satellite Data". SES World Skies. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
External links
- AMC-7 website
- C-band Americas Beam footprint(s) at SatBeams
- AMC-7 information at LyngSat