AMC-6 Satellite at 135.1°W
AMC-6 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SES at 135.0°W, launched in 2000. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna, or a tracking antenna for larger dishes, since its orbit is inclined.
- 135.0°W
- Orbital slot
- SES
- Operator
- 2000
- Launched
- Slightly inclined
- Inclination 0.50°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
26 countries, by the centre of each country:
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 250.3° | 13.2° | +45.8° |
| Washington, DC | 248.7° | 16.1° | +46.8° |
| Miami | 253.1° | 23.4° | +59.8° |
| Houston | 239.3° | 34.9° | +48.5° |
| Denver | 222.2° | 34.7° | +31.3° |
| Los Angeles | 208.4° | 46.7° | +23.3° |
| Anchorage | 163.1° | 19.7° | -8.1° |
| Honolulu | 130.5° | 54.2° | -45.2° |
| Mexico City | 245.5° | 43.6° | +59.3° |
| Bogotá | 267.6° | 20.8° | +84.7° |
Skew: + is clockwise, looking at the satellite from behind the dish. Use the live map for any other location, plus sun outage dates and a rain fade link budget.
Neighbouring satellites
Satellites within 3° of this slot. Close spacing matters for antenna size and adjacent-satellite interference.
Ground station equipment
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