Status
Success
EchoStar-X
Launch Time
Wed Feb 15, 2006 22:34 UTC
Wed Feb 15, 2006 22:34 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
EchoStar-X
The EchoStar-X satellite was built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems in Pennsylvania and then assembled in Sunnyvale, California. The high-power Ku-band A2100AXS spacecraft is designed to deliver direct-to-home broadcast services to DISH Network customers throughout the United States. EchoStar 10 was launched on a Zenit-3SL (2) in February 2006. The satellite is equipped with Ku-band transponders and provide direct-to-home television services at 110 degrees west longitude, backing up other EchoStar satellites in the vicinity.
EchoStar-X will operate from 110 degrees west and is designed for a minimum service life of 15 years.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 4,333.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LP Odyssey, Kiritimati Launch Area, Pacific Ocean
Stats
2006
3rd orbital launch attempt
Zenit
55th mission
1st mission of 2006
44th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission