AMC-6 (satellite)
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| Technical: | Datasheet |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft design: | Lockheed Martin A2100 |
| Orbital location: | 72o W.L. |
| Launch Date: | 22 October 2000 |
| Vehicle: | Proton DM |
| Design Life: | 15 years |
| Typical C Band Footprint: | Footprint PDF |
|---|---|
| Frequency Plan: | Frequency PDF |
| Amp type | SSPA, 20 watts |
| Amp Redundancy: | 16 for 12 |
| Receiver redundancy: | 4 for 2 |
| Coverage: | CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America |
| Beacon: | 3700.5 MHz (H), 4199.5 MHz (V) |
| Typical Ku Band Footprint: | Footprint PDF |
|---|---|
| Frequency Plan: | Frequency PDF |
| Amp type | TWTA, 110 watts |
| Amp Redundancy: | 18 for 14 |
| Receiver redundancy: | 4 for 2 |
| Coverage: | CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America |
| Beacon: | 12198 MHz (H), 11702 MHz (V) |
AMC-6 is a commercial broadcast satellite using in telecommunications.
Launched on October 22, 2000, AMC-6 became the fifth hybrid C/Ku-band satellite in the Americom fleet. From its position in the eastern part of the U.S. orbital arc, AMC-6 provides high-powered service to occasional video/SNG, government, VSAT network and entertainment customers. Providing all-digital Ku-band connectivity to millions, AMC-6 has also attracted Internet service integration platforms, who take advantage of the satellite's wide coverage and high levels of redundancy. [2]
Digital NASA TV is broadcast from this satellite, on transponder 17. [3]
