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Launch of EchoStar XI - Ocean based launch by Sea Launch Company

On Wednesday, July 16th at 12:21am CDT a Zenit-3SL rocket launched via the ocean based Odyssey launch platform. The Zenit-3SL rocket carried EchoStar XI into space while the Block DM-SL upper stage inserted it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The final location for EchoStar XI will be 110 degrees West Longitude.

EchoStar XI will be used for DISH Networks to allow for more HD programming and additional redundancy to their current network operations.

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6 Responses to “Launch of EchoStar XI - Ocean based launch by Sea Launch Company”

  1. StarbucksDiva Says:

    awesome launch!!…never have seen a TV Sat go up..Thanks Ben!

  2. PSBsatellite Says:

    Great stuff Ben, finally getting some use from the TRAXIS DBS 3500 motorized satellite system :)

  3. PSBsatellite Says:

    Forgot to add that the Sea Launch vehicle was built in my Home Town of Glasgow Scotland, so you just know it’s great quality ;)

  4. Bencredible Says:

    PSB, I had no idea. That’s really cool!

  5. Kat Says:

    Fun music choice! :D

  6. dees Says:

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