EchoStar VI
Technical Summary and Satellite Overview
EchoStar VI was launched successfully on July 14, 2000. The satellite is located at 119 degrees West Longitude. The satellite is one of DISH Network's primary satellites in offering its core services.
Final Orbital Location: 110° West Longitude
Coverage: Continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
Launch Vehicle and Provider: Atlas IIAS by International Launch Services
Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Spacecraft Manufacturer: Space Systems Loral
Spacecraft Series: FS-1300
Launch Weight: 8,157 lbs. (3,700 kgs)
Beginning Power: Greater than 11 kW
Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (47"), 2 Transmit (94")
Transponders: 32
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