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AMC-3 is a geostationary communications satellite owned by SES-Americom. It was launched on and is situated at 87° west, providing coverage of North America with twenty-four C-Band transponders of 12 - 18 watts each, and the same number of Ku-Band transponders with amplifier powers of 60 watts. Current users in October 2005 include Fox Sports Net and PBS, among other services.

The satellite has an expected lifetime of 15 years.

Links

Lyngsat SES Americom Specifications and Footprints

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