29644 - AMC-18

AMC 18 is an American geostationary communications spacecraft that was launched by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Kourou at 22:08 UT on 08 December 2006. The spacecraft carries 24 C-band transponders to provide voice, video and internet services to Canada, America, Mexico and Caribbean countries after parking over 105 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-12-08
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 2081.0 kg