When is AMC 4 getting replaced?

[tvropro]

Anyone know?

 

[ParaclipseCKu]

AMC-4 is scheduled to be replaced with the SES 1 by May.

Just double checked and it looks like launch is scheduled for April 24th.

 

[tvropro]

Cool, AMC 4 is showing it's age with it's problems.

 

[Mr Tony]

yep sounds like SES1 will give the US a little better signal

 

[brotherhood]

i hope canada to gets a better signal

 

[Mr Tony]

sounds like it will be according to SatelliteAV
SatelliteGuys.US - View Single Post - Look for Action on KU 101w and 97W

 

[carlospr43]

MISSION CONTROL:
SES-1... the countdown begins
Don't miss history in the making of the third ILS Proton Launch campaign for 2010. April 24th at 7 am EDT
The ILS Proton launch of the Orbital-built, SES-1 satellite for SES World Skies.