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{{Infobox spaceflight
| name = AMC-18
| name = AMC-18
| names_list = GE-18
| names_list = GE-18
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| mission_type = [[Communications satellite|Communications]]

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| operator = [[SES Americom]] (2006–2009)<br/>[[SES World Skies]] (2009–2011)<br/>[[SES (company)|SES]] (2011–present)
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| mission_type = [[Communications satellite|Communications]]
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| COSPAR_ID = 2006-054B
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| operator = [[SES Americom]] (2006–2009)<br/>[[SES World Skies]] (2009–2011)<br/>[[SES S.A.|SES]] (2011–present)
| COSPAR_ID = 2006-054B
| SATCAT = 29644
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| website = [https://www.ses.com/our-coverage#/explore/satellite/308 SES]
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| SATCAT = 29644
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| mission_duration = 15 years (planned)<br/>{{time interval|8 December 2006|show=ymd|sep=,}} (elapsed)
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| website = [https://www.ses.com/our-coverage#/explore/satellite/308 SES]
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| spacecraft = GE-18
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| mission_duration = 15 years (planned)<br/>{{time interval|8 December 2006|show=ymd|sep=,}} (elapsed)
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| spacecraft_type = [[Lockheed Martin A2100]]

| spacecraft_bus = [[Lockheed Martin A2100|LM-A2100A]]
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| spacecraft = GE-18
| spacecraft_type = [[Lockheed Martin A2100]]
| manufacturer = [[Lockheed Martin]]
| launch_mass = {{cvt|2081|kg}}
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| spacecraft_bus = [[Lockheed Martin A2100|LM-A2100A]]
| manufacturer = [[Lockheed Martin]]
| dimensions =
| launch_mass = {{cvt|2081|kg}}
| power = <!-- [[watt]]s -->
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| launch_date = 8 December 2006, 22:08 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]]<ref name="Launchlog">{{cite web|url=http://planet4589.org/space/log/launchlog.txt|title=Launch Log|publisher=Jonathan's Space Page|access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>
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| dimensions =
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| launch_rocket = [[Ariane 5|Ariane 5ECA]] (VA174)
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| launch_site = [[Guiana Space Centre|Centre Spatial Guyanais]], [[ELA-3]]

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| launch_contractor = [[Arianespace]]
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| launch_date = 8 December 2006, 22:08 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] <ref name="Launchlog">{{cite web|url=http://planet4589.org/space/log/launchlog.txt|title=Launch Log|publisher=Jonathan's Space Page|access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>
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| entered_service = February 2007
| launch_rocket = [[Ariane 5|Ariane 5ECA]] (VA174)
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| disposal_type =
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| launch_site = [[Guiana Space Centre|Centre Spatial Guyanais]], [[ELA-3]]
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| deactivated =
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| launch_contractor = [[Arianespace]]
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| last_contact =

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| orbit_reference = [[Geocentric orbit]]<ref name="N2YO">{{cite web|url=http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=29644|title=AMC-18 2006-054B 29644|publisher=N2YO.com|access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>
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| entered_service = February 2007
| orbit_regime = [[Geostationary orbit]]
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| disposal_type =
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| orbit_longitude = 83° West
| last_contact =
| apsis = gee
| trans_band = 24 [[C band (IEEE)|C-band]]

| trans_frequency =
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| orbit_reference = [[Geocentric orbit]] <ref name="N2YO">{{cite web|url=http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=29644|title=AMC-18 2006-054B 29644|publisher=N2YO.com|access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>
| orbit_regime = [[Geostationary orbit]]
| trans_bandwidth = 36 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| orbit_longitude = 139° West
| trans_capacity =
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| trans_coverage = [[Canada]], [[United States]], [[Mexico]], [[Caribbean]]
| apsis = gee
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| programme = [[SES Americom|SES constellation]]

| trans_band = 24 [[C band (IEEE)|C-band]]
| previous_mission = [[AMC-16 (satellite)|AMC-16]]
| trans_frequency =
| next_mission = [[AMC-21]]
| trans_bandwidth = 36 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| trans_capacity =
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| trans_coverage = [[Canada]], [[United States]], [[Mexico]], [[Caribbean]]

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| programme = [[SES Americom|SES constellation]]
| previous_mission = [[AMC-16 (satellite)|AMC-16]]
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| next_mission =
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'''AMC-18''' is a [[geostationary orbit|geostationary]] [[Lockheed Martin]] [[Lockheed Martin A2100|A2100A]] [[communications satellite]] owned by [[SES Americom]]. It was launched on 8 December 2006 from [[Centre Spatial Guyanais|Centre Spatial Guyanais]] aboard an [[Ariane 5|Ariane 5 ECA]] [[launch vehicle]] and is situated at 139° West [[longitude]], providing coverage of [[North America]] with twenty-four [[C band (IEEE)|C-band]] [[Transponder (satellite communications)|transponders]] of 12–18 [[watt]]s each. Future users in May 2007 include [[The CW Television Network]], [[NASA TV]] and [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]], among other services.
'''AMC-18''' is a [[geostationary orbit|geostationary]] [[Lockheed Martin]] [[Lockheed Martin A2100|A2100A]] [[communications satellite]] owned by [[SES Americom]]. It was launched on 8 December 2006 from [[Centre Spatial Guyanais]] aboard an [[Ariane 5|Ariane 5 ECA]] [[launch vehicle]] and is situated at 83° West [[longitude]], providing coverage of [[North America]] with twenty-four [[C band (IEEE)|C-band]] [[Transponder (satellite communications)|transponders]] of 12–18 [[watt]]s each. Future users in May 2007 include [[The CW Television Network]], [[NASA TV]] and [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]], among other services.


AMC-18 is used by thousands of terrestrial radio stations for [[satellite subcarrier audio|network feeds]] using ground equipment from Starguide, X-Digital Systems, Wegener and International Datacasting. Major tenants are Cumulus Media Networks Satellite Services (which includes Citadel Media, Westwood One Networks, Talk Radio Network, WOR Radio Network and others), Skyview Networks (which includes ABC News, ABC Radio, California News Network, Arizona News Network, numerous Professional and Collegian Sports networks, and others), Orbital Media Networks (which includes United Stations Radio Networks, John Tesh, and others), Premiere Radio Networks, Dial Global, Westwood One, Learfield Communications, The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show, etc.
AMC-18 is used by thousands of terrestrial radio stations for [[satellite subcarrier audio|network feeds]] using ground equipment from Starguide, X-Digital Systems, Wegener and International Datacasting. Major tenants are Cumulus Media Networks Satellite Services (which includes Citadel Media, Westwood One Networks, Talk Radio Network, WOR Radio Network and others), Skyview Networks (which includes ABC News, ABC Radio, California News Network, Arizona News Network, numerous Professional and Collegian Sports networks, and others), Orbital Media Networks (which includes United Stations Radio Networks, John Tesh, and others), Premiere Radio Networks, Dial Global, Westwood One, Learfield Communications, The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show, etc.


The spacecraft can deliver and receive signals from 50 states of [[United States]], the [[Caribbean]] and [[Mexico]] and has been designated as the third HD-PRIME satellite. Originally built as a ground spare to the [[AMC-10 (satellite)|AMC-10]] and [[AMC-11]] satellite program, AMC-18 is optimized for [[digital television]] distribution from the center of the U.S. orbital arc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ses.com/4628110/amc-18|title=AMC-18|publisher=SES}}</ref> The satellite has an expected lifetime of at least 15 years.
The spacecraft can deliver and receive signals from 50 states of [[United States]], the [[Caribbean]] and [[Mexico]] and has been designated as the third HD-PRIME satellite. Originally built as a ground spare to the [[AMC-10 (satellite)|AMC-10]] and [[AMC-11]] satellite program, AMC-18 is optimized for [[digital television]] distribution from the center of the U.S. orbital arc.<ref name="SES">{{cite web |url=http://www.ses.com/4628110/amc-18|title=AMC-18|publisher=SES|access-date=5 April 2021}}</ref> The satellite has an expected lifetime of at least 15 years.


== Transponder details ==
== Transponder details ==
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|+ style="font-size: larger;" | '''[[C band (IEEE)|C-band]] payload: 24 × 36 [[MHz]]'''
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Latest revision as of 23:29, 27 April 2024

AMC-18
NamesGE-18
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorSES Americom (2006–2009)
SES World Skies (2009–2011)
SES (2011–present)
COSPAR ID2006-054B Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.29644
WebsiteSES
Mission duration15 years (planned)
17 years, 11 months, 13 days (elapsed)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftGE-18
Spacecraft typeLockheed Martin A2100
BusLM-A2100A
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Launch mass2,081 kg (4,588 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date8 December 2006, 22:08 UTC[1]
RocketAriane 5ECA (VA174)
Launch siteCentre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3
ContractorArianespace
Entered serviceFebruary 2007
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit[2]
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude83° West
Transponders
Band24 C-band
Bandwidth36 MHz
Coverage areaCanada, United States, Mexico, Caribbean
← AMC-16
AMC-21 →

AMC-18 is a geostationary Lockheed Martin A2100A communications satellite owned by SES Americom. It was launched on 8 December 2006 from Centre Spatial Guyanais aboard an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle and is situated at 83° West longitude, providing coverage of North America with twenty-four C-band transponders of 12–18 watts each. Future users in May 2007 include The CW Television Network, NASA TV and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, among other services.

AMC-18 is used by thousands of terrestrial radio stations for network feeds using ground equipment from Starguide, X-Digital Systems, Wegener and International Datacasting. Major tenants are Cumulus Media Networks Satellite Services (which includes Citadel Media, Westwood One Networks, Talk Radio Network, WOR Radio Network and others), Skyview Networks (which includes ABC News, ABC Radio, California News Network, Arizona News Network, numerous Professional and Collegian Sports networks, and others), Orbital Media Networks (which includes United Stations Radio Networks, John Tesh, and others), Premiere Radio Networks, Dial Global, Westwood One, Learfield Communications, The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show, etc.

The spacecraft can deliver and receive signals from 50 states of United States, the Caribbean and Mexico and has been designated as the third HD-PRIME satellite. Originally built as a ground spare to the AMC-10 and AMC-11 satellite program, AMC-18 is optimized for digital television distribution from the center of the U.S. orbital arc.[3] The satellite has an expected lifetime of at least 15 years.

Transponder details

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C-band payload: 24 × 36 MHz
Amp type SSPA, 20 watts
Amp Redundancy: 16 for 12
Receiver redundancy: 4 for 2
Coverage: Canada, United States, Mexico, Caribbean

References

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  1. ^ "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  2. ^ "AMC-18 2006-054B 29644". N2YO.com. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  3. ^ "AMC-18". SES. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
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