SES Relocates AMC-3 Satellite to 67 Degrees West To Serve Latin American Growth Markets

SES S.A. today announced that the AMC-3 satellite is being relocated from its former location of 87 degrees West to 67 degrees West to optimize coverage of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The 67 degrees West orbital position offers an extensive Ku-band satellite frequency range and excellent viewing angles for coverage of the Americas and the Caribbean. The drift was initiated in January and the satellite is scheduled to arrive at its new orbital location on February 24th. More

(Source: MarketWatch - Feb 17)