# Express AM3

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1384804](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1384804)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekspress-AM3)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/express-am3

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Express AM3**:

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## Summary  
Express AM3 is a Russian communications satellite designed for telecommunications services. It was launched in 2005 aboard a Proton-K rocket and operates in geostationary orbit. The satellite supports broadcasting, internet, and other telecommunication functions.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 24, 2005  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K carrier rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 28707  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2005-023A  
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2  
- **Class**: Communications satellite  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Express AM3?  
A: Express AM3 is a telecommunications satellite designed to provide broadcasting, internet, and other communication services from geostationary orbit.  

### Q: When was Express AM3 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 24, 2005, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K rocket.  

### Q: What orbit does Express AM3 operate in?  
A: It operates in a geostationary orbit, maintaining a fixed position relative to Earth’s surface.  

## Why It Matters  
Express AM3 plays a critical role in Russia’s satellite communications infrastructure, enabling reliable broadcasting, internet access, and telecommunication services across vast regions. As part of the Express satellite series, it contributes to national and commercial communication networks, supporting everything from television broadcasting to secure government communications. Its successful deployment underscores Russia’s continued capability in space-based telecommunications, leveraging proven launch systems like the Proton-K.  

## Notable For  
- **Russian Telecommunications**: Part of Russia’s Express satellite fleet, a key component of its national communications strategy.  
- **Proton-K Launch**: Launched using the Proton-K, a reliable Soviet-era rocket repurposed for modern missions.  
- **Geostationary Operations**: Provides stable, long-term communication services from geostationary orbit.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 24, 2005  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K with Blok DM-2 upper stage  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Communications satellite  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary  
- **Catalog Number**: 28707 (SCN)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2005-023A  

### Mission Role  
- Supports telecommunications, including broadcasting and internet services.  
- Part of Russia’s broader Express satellite network.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report