AMC11 successfully launched

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The Americom-11 (AMC11) satellite of SES Americom was successfully launched 19th May (22:22 GMT) from Cape Canaveral. AMC11 satellite, an all 24 transponders in C-band, will operate on 131W, replacing Satcom C-3.
The AMC11 is the second of two state-of-the-art satellites that make up SES Americom's HD-Prime (TM) neighbourhood. The first satellite, AMC10, was launched in February and resides at 135W. The two satellites have been optimized for next generation programming services, including high definition channels.

North America cable programmers can use AMC11 and AMC10 to reach over 80m homes. A diverse mix of programming producers are already scheduled to use the new satellites, including Viacom, A&E Television Networks, C-SPAN, Court TV, Crown Media, Discovery Communications, E! Networks, In Demand, Lifetime Entertainment, NBC, QVC, Scripps Networks, and The Weather Channel. AMC-11 is scheduled for full service operation by early November.