jking
02-06-2006, 06:02 AM
Sea Launch is now preparing for the launch of the EchoStar X satellite on February 8, at the opening of a 49-minute launch window, at 3:35pm PST (23:35 GMT). On this mission, Sea Launch will lift the 4333 kg (9,532 lb) communications satellite to a high perigee geosynchronous transfer orbit.
EchoStar X will join EchoStar's current fleet of nine satellites that provide DISH Network customers with hundreds of all-digital television channels, including interactive TV services, sports programming, high definition television and international programming.
The 4333 kg (9,532 lb) EchoStar X spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, is a high-power KU Band A2100-AX satellite with a service life of 15 years on orbit. Optimized for direct broadcast applications, EchoStar X is a new-generation satellite that will enable DISH Network to deliver expanded services for distribution of direct-to-home broadcast services to its U.S. customers.
EchoStar X will join EchoStar's current fleet of nine satellites that provide DISH Network customers with hundreds of all-digital television channels, including interactive TV services, sports programming, high definition television and international programming.
The 4333 kg (9,532 lb) EchoStar X spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, is a high-power KU Band A2100-AX satellite with a service life of 15 years on orbit. Optimized for direct broadcast applications, EchoStar X is a new-generation satellite that will enable DISH Network to deliver expanded services for distribution of direct-to-home broadcast services to its U.S. customers.