Engineering:AMC-2
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| Names | GE-2 (1997-2001) AMC-2 (2001-present) |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | GE Americom (1997-2001) SES Americom (2001-2009) SES World Skies (2009-2011) SES S.A. (2011-present) |
| COSPAR ID | 1997-002A |
| SATCAT no. | 24713 |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 29 years, 5 months, 5 days (elapsed) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | GE-2 |
| Spacecraft type | Lockheed Martin A2100 |
| Bus | LM A2100A |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Launch mass | 2,648 kg (5,838 lb) |
| Dry mass | 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 30 January 1997, 22:04:00 |