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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
06:02:00
Thursday September 23, 1999
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EchoStar V was a communications satellite built by Space Systems/Loral based in Palo Alto, CA, and operated by EchoStar. Launched in 1999 it was operated in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 148 degrees west. EchoStar V was used for direct-to-home television broadcasting services.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
3,602 kilograms
Manufacturer
LockheedRocket
Height: 47.5m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 8,618 kg
GTO: 3,933 kg
Liftoff Thrust
2,957 Kilonewtons
Stages
2
Strap-ons
4
42nd
Mission
3rd
Mission of 1999
52nd
Orbital launch attempt