AMC-12


amc_12_coverage High-powered and state-of-the-art, AMC-12 offers unprecedented levels of performance across the Atlantic Ocean Region, , including North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Africa -- providing links to the world's premier regional satellite systems.

This satellite is now marketed and represented by SES NEWS SKIES as NSS-10. Click here for direct contact information.
Satellite information
Spacecraft design
Alcatel Spacebus 4000
Orbital location
37.5° W.L
Launch Date / Vehicle 3 February 2005 / Proton M/Breeze M
Design Life

16 years
C-band payload 72 x 36 MHz
Amp type TWTA
67 watts, Europe/ Africa Hemi Beam
67 watts, South America Zone Beam

33 watts, North America Zone Beam
C-band frequencies 5925 - 6425 MHz uplink
3700 - 4200 MHz downlink
Amp Redundancy 30 for 24 per beam
Receiver redundancy 9 for 6
Coverage Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Africa
Beacons North America Zone Beam: 3703 MHz (H); 4199.5 MHz (V)

South America Zone Beam: 3703 MHz (V); 4199.5 MHz (H)

Europe/Africa Hemi Beam: 3703 MHz (V); 4199.5 MHz (H)