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EchoStar VII

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

EchoStar VII was launched successfully on Feb. 21, 2002. The satellite is located at 119 degrees West Longitude. The satellite is one of DISH Network’s primary satellites in offering its core services and local programming.

Final Orbital Location: 119° West Longitude

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

Launch Vehicle and Provider: Atlas IIIB by International Launch Services

Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida

Spacecraft Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Spacecraft Series: A2100AX

Launch Weight: 8,859 lbs. (4,027 kg)

Beginning Power: Greater than 13 kW

Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (44"), 2 Transmit (108")

Transponders: 32 conus + spot beam transponders