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EchoStar X

EchoStar X successfully launched on February 15, 2006 from the Odyssey Launch Platform from Sea Launch. The DISH Network satellite broadcasts spot beams that provide local channels to many subscribers.

Orbital Location: 110° West Longitude

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

Launch Vehicle and Provider: Zenit 3SL by Sea Launch

Spacecraft Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Spacecraft Series: A2100AX

Launch Weight: 9,533 lbs. (4,333 kg)

Beginning Power: Greater than 13 kW

Reflector Antennas: 4-2.54 m Ku band transmit

Transponders: 42 Ku band traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) providing up to 132 channels through 49 spot beams.