|
 The
3909 kg (8615 lbm) satellite
was designed and built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems
(LMCSS) for GE American Communications (GE Americom). The satellite is based on the A2100 bus. The satellite is
equipped with 24 C-band and 28 Ku-band transponders. The Ku-band
transponders will be dedicated to a Direct-to-Home application.
The satellite has a design life of 15 years. The
telecommunications satellite will be positioned at 72º
W.
| GE
6
|
|
Spacecraft
|
| Int'l Designation |
2000
067A
|
launched
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
GE
American Communications (GE Americom)
|
| Mission |
Telecommunications
|
| Manufacturer / Model |
Lockheed
Martin
|
A2100
|
| Launch Mass |
3909
kg (8615 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
72°W
|
| Design Life |
15
years
|
| Power (EOL) |
|
|
Launch
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Proton
K/DM3 |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2000
October 21
|
21:54
|
|
Financial
|
| Satellite cost |
|
| Web Links |
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