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EchoStar XI

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

EchoStar XI was launched successfully on July 15, 2008 from the Odyssey Launch Platform from Sea Launch. The DISH Network satellite strengthens service at 110 degrees West Longitude.

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: Space Systems Loral

Spacecraft Series: FS1300

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.