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EchoStar IV

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

EchoStar IV, a Lockheed Martin A2100 satellite, was launched successfully from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan on a Proton launch vehicle on May 8, 1998.

    Orbital Location: 119° 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: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

    Spacecraft Series: A2100AX

    Launch Weight: 7667 lbs. (3,478 kgs)

    Beginning Power: Greater than 10 kW

    Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (40"), 2 Transmit (108")

    Transponders: 32