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Press Release

ECHOSTAR SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES NINTH SATELLITE

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that its EchoStar IX satellite successfully launched from a floating platform at the equator aboard a Sea Launch rocket at 11:31 p.m. ET Thursday.

The EchoStar IX satellite is equipped with the first commercial Ka-band spot-beam payload for use over the United States and will be used to deliver future broadband initiatives for the company. The satellite also carries a Ku-band payload to provide video delivery and will operate at the 121 degree West Longitude orbital location.

EchoStar IX will join EchoStar’s current fleet of eight satellites that provide DISH Network customers with hundreds of all-digital television channels, including interactive TV services, sports programming, high definition television and international programming.

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its DISH Network, is a leading U.S. provider of satellite television entertainment services with 8.53 million customers. DISH Network provides advanced digital satellite television services to the home, including hundreds of video, audio and data channels, personal video recording, HDTV, sports and international programming, professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-888-284-7116.

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