EchoStar VII
Technical Summary and Satellite Overview
EchoStar VII was launched successfully on Feb. 21, 2002. The satellite is located at 119 degrees West Longitude. The satellite is one of DISH Network’s primary satellites in offering its core services and local programming.
Final Orbital Location: 119° West Longitude
Coverage: Continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
Launch Vehicle and Provider: Atlas IIIB by International Launch Services
Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Spacecraft Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space
Spacecraft Series: A2100AX
Launch Weight: 8,859 lbs. (4,027 kg)
Beginning Power: Greater than 13 kW
Reflector Antennas: 1 Receive (44"), 2 Transmit (108")
Transponders: 32 conus + spot beam transponders
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