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EchoStar VIII

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

EchoStar VIII was launched successfully on Aug. 21, 2002. The satellite is located at 77 degrees West Longitude. DISH Network leases the satellite and uses it as one of its primary satellites in offering core services and local programming

    Final Orbital Location: 77° 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