AMC-10 (satellite)

AMC-10 (formerly GE-10) is an American geostationary communications satellite that was launched by an Atlas-IIAS launch vehicle at 23:46:02 UTC on 5 February 2004.^[1] The 2,315 kg (5,104 lb) satellite will provide high-definition digital video channels to North America through its 24 C-band transponders, over 135° West longitude. It will replace the current GE Satcom C-4 satellite after a few months of tests.^[2]

AMC-10

Names	GE-10 AMC-10 (2004-present)
Mission type	Communications
Operator	SES Americom (2004-2009) SES World Skies (2009-2011) SES S.A. (2011-present)
COSPAR ID	2004-003A
SATCAT no.	28154
Mission duration	15 years (planned) 21 years, 3 months, 19 days (elapsed)
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft	GE-10
Spacecraft type	Lockheed Martin A2100
Bus	A2100A
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin
Launch mass	2,315 kg (5,104 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date	5 February 2004, 23:46:02 UTC
Rocket	Atlas IIAS (AC-165)
Launch site	Cape Canaveral, LC-36A
Contractor	Lockheed Martin
Entered service	April 2004
Orbital parameters
Reference system	Geocentric orbit
Regime	Geostationary orbit
Longitude	135° West
Transponders
Band	24 C-band
Coverage area	Canada, United States, Mexico, Caribbean
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