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    The AMERICOM 18 (AMC-18) spacecraft can deliver and receive signals from 50 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.

    Satellite information
    Spacecraft design
    Lockheed Martin A2100
    Orbital location
    105° W.L.
    Expected Launch Date / Vehicle 8 December 2006 / Ariane 5
    Design Life

    15 years

    C-band payload 24 x 36 MHz
    Amp type SSPA, 20 watts
    Amp Redundancy 16 for 12
    Receiver redundancy 4 for 2
    Coverage 50 State, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico

    Typical C-band footprint



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