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In-Orbit Testing Of AMC-11 Complete

By Staff Writer | July 13, 2004

      SES Americom recently completed the in-orbit testing of the AMC-11 satellite (launched May 11), and the bird is now ready to join its twin (AMC-10) to form the only two- satellite neighborhood capable of delivering high-definition content to cable headends and consumers. AMC-11 carries 24 C-band transponders, and it is located at 131 degrees West longitude.