SES-2 Satellite at 87.0°W
SES-2 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SES at 87.0°W, launched in 2011. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna, or a tracking antenna for larger dishes, since its orbit is inclined.
- 87.0°W
- Orbital slot
- SES
- Operator
- 2011
- Launched
- Slightly inclined
- Inclination 0.41°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
30 countries, by the centre of each country:
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 199.4° | 40.9° | +14.7° |
| Washington, DC | 195.5° | 43.6° | +12.1° |
| Miami | 195.2° | 58.8° | +13.7° |
| Houston | 163.5° | 53.9° | -14.3° |
| Denver | 153.1° | 40.2° | -20.5° |
| Los Angeles | 132.8° | 38.1° | -37.7° |
| Honolulu | 97.3° | 9.1° | -67.8° |
| Mexico City | 147.3° | 63.1° | -30.7° |
| Bogotá | 249.6° | 73.8° | +69.1° |
| São Paulo | 295.0° | 37.5° | -56.4° |
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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