AMC-2
GE 2 or AMC 2 (after 2001) is a privately owned American Communications Satellite launched in 1997. It was the first of the GE Series to be launched outside the USA (by an Ariane 4 Rocket from Kourou , French Guiana). [1]
GE-2 carries 24-Ku-Band and 24 C-Band transponders. It weighs around 2648 kgs (dry mass: 1600 kgs). It is stationed at approximately 81°W. There is also a plan to relocate the satellite to 96.2 West orbital position and operate there pursuant to Argentine ITU filings. [2]
It was launched by an Ariane 4 on January 30, 1997 flying from ELA-2, Guiana Space Center alongside another Satellite, Nahuel 1A. It has a COSPAR ID of 1997-002A and a Satcat ID of 24713.