EchoStar XI
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Mission type | Communication |
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Operator | EchoStar |
COSPAR ID | 2008-035A |
SATCAT no. | 33207 |
Mission duration | 15 years (planned) |
Spacecraft properties | |
Bus | LS-1300 |
Manufacturer | SSL |
Launch mass | 5,511 kilograms (12,150 lb) |
Dry mass | 2,479 kilograms (5,465 lb) |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | July 16, 2008, 05:20 | UTC
Rocket | Zenit-3SL |
Launch site | Ocean Odyssey |
Contractor | Sea Launch |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Geostationary |
Longitude | 110° West |
Inclination | 0 degrees |
Period | 1,437.0 minutes |
Transponders | |
Band | 29 Ku band |
Coverage area | Contiguous United States |
EchoStar XI, also known as EchoStar 11, is an American geostationary communications satellite which is operated by EchoStar on behalf of Dish Network. It is positioned in Geostationary orbit at a longitude of 110° West, from where it is used to provide direct broadcasting services to the United States.
EchoStar XI was built by SSL, and is based on the LS-1300 satellite bus. It is equipped with 29 Ku band transponders, and at launch it had a mass of 5,511 kilograms (12,150 lb), with an expected operational lifespan of 16 years. The satellite was launched using a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL carrier rocket flying from the Ocean Odyssey launch platform. The launch occurred on 16 July 2008.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ SatBeams. "EchoStar XI (EchoStar 11)". Retrieved 2017-11-28.
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Categories:
- Spacecraft launched in 2008
- Spacecraft launched by Zenit and Energia rockets
- EchoStar satellites
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