Jacques van Oene
March 24th 05, 07:56 AM
LOCKHEED MARTIN AWARDED CONTRACT TO BUILD A2100 SMALL-CLASS GEO SATELLITE
FOR SES
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 23, 2005
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced at the Satellite 2005 conference here
today that it has been awarded a contract for an A2100 geosynchronous
satellite by SES GLOBAL (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges
SESG), to be built for and operated by SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company.
The satellite, designated AMC-18, will be located at orbital location 105
degrees West and will provide distribution of premium cable programming
across North America. Contract terms were not disclosed "AMC-18, which is
based on our A2100A platform, marks Lockheed Martin's 11th satellite ordered
in the 1- to 4-kW small-class satellite range. It is a testament to the
A2100's versatile power capability and competitiveness for small GEO-class
missions," said Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS) President
Ted Gavrilis. "We are extremely gratified with the continuing support from
a world-class organization such as SES entrusting its critical business
requirements to Lockheed Martin
and the A2100 platform."
Bryan McGuirk, Senior Vice President, SES AMERICOM North American Media
Services, said "The plan to launch the AMC-18 satellite is a reflection of
the success of our HD-PRIME neighborhood on AMC-10 and 11 and underscores
our commitment to the growth of HDTV program services in the U.S." He
continued, "The AMC-18 spacecraft will take full advantage of the quality
performance heritage built into the A2100 since its inception more than a
decade ago."
AMC-18 will carry twenty-four 36 MHz C-band transponders and will be used to
provide cable television services to the 50 United States and the Caribbean.
AMC-18 is expected to provide more than 15 years of design life and is
scheduled for launch during the second half of 2006. The satellite will
expand SES AMERICOM's fleet of satellites, which provide distribution of
cable, broadcast television and radio, telecommunications services, business
television and broadband data throughout the Americas and transoceanic
regions.
AMC-18 is the 14th A2100 series spacecraft designed and built for SES
AMERICOM by Lockheed Martin. In 2004, Lockheed Martin successfully
delivered four satellites for SES AMERICOM: AMC-10, launched in February;
AMC-11, launched in May; AMC-15, launched in August; and AMC-16, launched in
December.
The Lockheed Martin A2100 geosynchronous spacecraft series is designed to
meet a wide variety of telecommunications needs including Ka-band broadband
and broadcast services, fixed satellite services in C-band and Ku-band
payload configurations, high-power direct broadcast services using the
Ku-band frequency spectrum, and mobile satellite services using UHF, L-band
and S-band payloads. The A2100's modular design features a reduction in
parts, simplified construction, increased on-orbit reliability and reduced
weight and cost.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, Inc.
is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services for
media, enterprise and government. Established in 1973 with its first
satellite circuit for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company currently
operates a fleet of 16 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly
providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL
family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide bandwidth for media content
distribution and end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in
the world. In 2001, the company established AMERICOM Government Services, a
wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing satellite-based
communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S.
government. In 2003, SES AMERICOM formed WORLDSAT to market its
international satellites covering Asia and the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
regions, and connecting premier regional satellite fleets.
With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable
programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet
service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies,
educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with
efficient communication and content distribution solutions.
Contact:
Dee Valleras, 215-497-4185; e-mail,
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info
FOR SES
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 23, 2005
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced at the Satellite 2005 conference here
today that it has been awarded a contract for an A2100 geosynchronous
satellite by SES GLOBAL (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges
SESG), to be built for and operated by SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company.
The satellite, designated AMC-18, will be located at orbital location 105
degrees West and will provide distribution of premium cable programming
across North America. Contract terms were not disclosed "AMC-18, which is
based on our A2100A platform, marks Lockheed Martin's 11th satellite ordered
in the 1- to 4-kW small-class satellite range. It is a testament to the
A2100's versatile power capability and competitiveness for small GEO-class
missions," said Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS) President
Ted Gavrilis. "We are extremely gratified with the continuing support from
a world-class organization such as SES entrusting its critical business
requirements to Lockheed Martin
and the A2100 platform."
Bryan McGuirk, Senior Vice President, SES AMERICOM North American Media
Services, said "The plan to launch the AMC-18 satellite is a reflection of
the success of our HD-PRIME neighborhood on AMC-10 and 11 and underscores
our commitment to the growth of HDTV program services in the U.S." He
continued, "The AMC-18 spacecraft will take full advantage of the quality
performance heritage built into the A2100 since its inception more than a
decade ago."
AMC-18 will carry twenty-four 36 MHz C-band transponders and will be used to
provide cable television services to the 50 United States and the Caribbean.
AMC-18 is expected to provide more than 15 years of design life and is
scheduled for launch during the second half of 2006. The satellite will
expand SES AMERICOM's fleet of satellites, which provide distribution of
cable, broadcast television and radio, telecommunications services, business
television and broadband data throughout the Americas and transoceanic
regions.
AMC-18 is the 14th A2100 series spacecraft designed and built for SES
AMERICOM by Lockheed Martin. In 2004, Lockheed Martin successfully
delivered four satellites for SES AMERICOM: AMC-10, launched in February;
AMC-11, launched in May; AMC-15, launched in August; and AMC-16, launched in
December.
The Lockheed Martin A2100 geosynchronous spacecraft series is designed to
meet a wide variety of telecommunications needs including Ka-band broadband
and broadcast services, fixed satellite services in C-band and Ku-band
payload configurations, high-power direct broadcast services using the
Ku-band frequency spectrum, and mobile satellite services using UHF, L-band
and S-band payloads. The A2100's modular design features a reduction in
parts, simplified construction, increased on-orbit reliability and reduced
weight and cost.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, Inc.
is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services for
media, enterprise and government. Established in 1973 with its first
satellite circuit for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company currently
operates a fleet of 16 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly
providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL
family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide bandwidth for media content
distribution and end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in
the world. In 2001, the company established AMERICOM Government Services, a
wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing satellite-based
communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S.
government. In 2003, SES AMERICOM formed WORLDSAT to market its
international satellites covering Asia and the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
regions, and connecting premier regional satellite fleets.
With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable
programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet
service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies,
educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with
efficient communication and content distribution solutions.
Contact:
Dee Valleras, 215-497-4185; e-mail,
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info