EchoStar VIII
Technical Summary and Satellite Overview
EchoStar VIII was lauched successfully on Aug. 21, 2002. The satellite is located at 110 degrees West Longitude. The satellite is one of DISH Network's primary satellites in offering its core services and local programming.
Final Orbital Location: 110° West Longitude
Coverage: Continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
Launch Vehicle and Provider: Proton by International Launch Services
Launch Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Spacecraft Manufacturer: Space Systems Loral
Spacecraft Series: FS-1300
Launch Weight: 10,274 lbs. (4660 kg)
Beginning Power: Greater than 10 kW
Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (47"), 2 Transmit (86"), 2 Spot Transmit (110")
Transponders: 32 conus + spot beam transponders
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