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AMC 16 at 85 West has been removed from enigma2 satellite file in OpenPLi. I cannot scan anything in at 85 West Ku, so this bird is gone for me. EB
AMC 16 85W Removed from E2 Satellite File
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AMC-16 [Orbit]
a.k.a. EchoStar 16 17 Dec 2004 SES World Skies
It's probably nearing end of life according to the past failures.
In January 2012, AMC-16 experienced a solar array circuit failure. This failure further reduced the power that is used to support payload operations, and additional portions of the payload have therefore been switched off. The financial impact of this payload reduction is approximately €5 million, on an annualised basis, SES disclosed in February 2012.
Another circuit failure on AMC-16 was experienced in early April 2012. Initial assessments indicate that the failure reduces the ability of the spacecraft to support its present active payload through end of life, and another reduction in customer payments is possible. An impairment charge of €3 million has been taken to reflect the reduction of the carrying value of the satellite.
a.k.a. EchoStar 16 17 Dec 2004 SES World Skies
It's probably nearing end of life according to the past failures.
In January 2012, AMC-16 experienced a solar array circuit failure. This failure further reduced the power that is used to support payload operations, and additional portions of the payload have therefore been switched off. The financial impact of this payload reduction is approximately €5 million, on an annualised basis, SES disclosed in February 2012.
Another circuit failure on AMC-16 was experienced in early April 2012. Initial assessments indicate that the failure reduces the ability of the spacecraft to support its present active payload through end of life, and another reduction in customer payments is possible. An impairment charge of €3 million has been taken to reflect the reduction of the carrying value of the satellite.