33275 - AMC-21

AMC 21, also known as Americom 21, is an American geostationary communications craft that was launched by an Ariane 5-ECA rocket from Kourou at 20:44 UT on 14 August 2008. It carries 24 Ku-band transponders and two reflector antennas to provide television services to the United States, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean countries, after parking over 125 degrees W longitude.

Alternate Names

Americom 21

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-08-14
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana