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EchoStar IX

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

EchoStar IX successfully launched from a floating platform at the equator aboard a Sea Launch rocket in August 2003. DISH Network leases transponder space on this satellite to provide programming to customers.

Orbital Location: 121° West Longitude

Coverage: Continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico

Launch Vehicle and Provider: Zenit 3SL by Sea Launch

Spacecraft Manufacturer: Space Systems Loral

Spacecraft Series: FS-1300

Launch Weight: 10,443 lbs (4,737 kg)

Beginning Power: Greater than 10 kW

Reflector Antennas: 1-1.2 m Ka band, 1-1.8 m C band, 2-2.4 m Ku band

Transponders: 32 Ku band FSS + 24 C band + 4 Ka band transponders