Spacecraft information: AMC-3

Launch Details
Launched 3 September 1997
Flight ended
Status Operational
Categories Geostationary
SES
Active satellites
Launch site Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Owner SES
NORAD ID 24936
COSPAR ID 1997-050A
Alternative names GE-3
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 7.972°
Eccentricity 0.00033
RA ascending node 4.326 hr
Argument perigee 311.874°
Mean anomaly 60.157°
Orbital period 1436.082 min
Epoch of osculation 06 Apr 2026, 20:55

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 35779.4 km
Mean Altitude 35793.4 km
Peak Altitude 35807.4 km

Launched alongside

ATLAS 2AS CENTAUR R/B

Orbital History

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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
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34.05°N
118.05°W
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