AMC-8
139˚W
AMC-8's mission
The all C-band satellite covers all 50 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, to provide high quality service for radio programmers and networks. It is also well-suited to support telecommunication services across the continent.
Launch date:
19 December 2000
Launch vehicle:
Ariane 5G
Satellite manufacturer:
Lockheed Martin
Designed lifetime:
15 years
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