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EchoStar XII

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

EchoStar XII successfully launched on July 17, 2003 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. DISH Network leases this satellite from EchoStar.

Orbital Location: 61.5° West Longitude

Coverage: Eastern CONUS and Puerto Rico

Launch Vehicle and Provider: Atlas V by International Launch Services

Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida

Spacecraft Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Spacecraft Series: A2100AX

Launch Weight: 9,521 lbs. (4,328 kg)

Beginning Power: Greater than 12 kW

Reflector Antennas: 1 - Ku band CONUS transmit (85"), 2 - Ku band spot beam transmit (144"x132")

Transponders: Satellite is capable of transmitting channels 1-23 odd and channel 24 for a total of 13 CONUS or 130 spot channels via 22 spot beams + 1 CONUS channel or a combination of CONUS and spot