EchoStar XI
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.
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
External links
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