Echo I EchoStar I
Technical Summary and Satellite Overview
In 1992, EchoStar was granted an orbital slot at 119 degrees West Longitude. Three years later, DISH (Digital Sky Highway) Network was created. On December 28, 1995, EchoStar successfully launched its first Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS), EchoStar I, and DISH Network debuted on March 4, 1996. In December 2000, EchoStar I was moved from 119 degrees West Longitude to 148 degrees West Longitude.
Orbital Location: 148° West Longitude
Coverage: Western United States to Central/Mountain Region
Launch Vehicle and Provider: Long March 2E by China Great Wall Industry Corporation
Launch Location: Xichang, China
Spacecraft Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Astro Space
Spacecraft Series: 7000
Launch Weight: 7,247 lbs. (3,287 kgs)
Beginning Power: Greater than 7 kW
Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (36"), 2 Transmit (96")
Transponders: 16
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