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NSS-10 (28526)
COSPAR: 2005-003A | Alt Name: AMC 12
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2005
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28526
International Designator
2005-003A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:54:26 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.49°
Right Ascension
70.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
30.91°
Period
1436.09 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NSS-10
Alternative Name
AMC 12
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AMCS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28526U 05003A 26185.16280466 -.00000242 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 28526 6.4892 70.2484 0002999 30.9126 202.1771 1.00272469 53323
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NSS-10 (also known as AMC 12) is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 28526 and OBJECT ID 2005-003A, built on the Spacebus 4000C3 bus configuration. Launched on February 3, 2005, from TYMSC LC81/24 using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle, it has a mission duration of 16 years and is owned by AMCS (Americom). The satellite carries 72 C-band transponders and is equipped with 2 deployable solar arrays for power. Its dimensions are approximately 5.5 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and spans 38 meters. It has a launch mass of 4974 kilograms and a dry mass of 2000 kilograms, manufactured by ALC (Alcatel Space). The satellite is used for communication purposes with the shape described as Box + 2 Pan and an RCS value of 9.5199.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
38
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
4974
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
9.5199
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Americom 12
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
ALC
Life Expectancy
16 years
Bus
Spacebus 4000C3
Configuration
Spacebus-4000C3
Motor
S400
Equipment
72 C-band transponders (#12)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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