EchoStar III
Technical Summary and Satellite Overview
EchoStar III, a Lockheed Martin A2100 satellite, was launched successfully from Cape Canaveral, Florida on an Atlas IIAS launch vehicle on October 5, 1997 and is orbiting at 61.5 degrees West Longitude.
Orbital Location: 61.5° West Longitude (approx. due south of Bermuda)
Coverage: Central/Mountain Region to Eastern United States
Launch Vehicle and Provider: Atlas IIAS by International Launch Services
Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Spacecraft Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space
Spacecraft Series: A2100AX
Launch Weight: 8099 lbs. (3,674 kgs)
Beginning Power: Greater than 10 kW
Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (40"), 2 Transmit (108")
Transponders: 32
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