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    AMERICOM-14 (AMC-14) is a BSS satellite featuring many noteworthy innovations, including an active phased array (APA) payload consisting of a receive mode APA antenna, and the highest levels of redundancy on core components such as amplifiers, receivers, commanding beam and computer control systems. Developed primarily by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, the APA will be a key satellite technology for future missions. AMC-14 will provide AMERICOM2Home® services in the United States for EchoStar Communications' DISH Network.

    Satellite information
    Spacecraft design
     

    Lockheed Martin A2100AX

    Orbital location
     

    U.S. orbital arc

    Launch Date   Q1  2008
    Design Life  

    15 years


    Ku-band payload   32 x 24 MHz (16 x 24 Mhz with 2:1 power combining)
    Amp type   TWTA, 150 watts
    Amp Redundancy   two groups of 22 for 16
    Receiver redundancy   4 for 2
    Coverage   North America, 50-State
         
         


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