Launch of EchoStar XI – Ocean based launch by Sea Launch Company
Posted on: July 17, 2008
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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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awesome launch!!…never have seen a TV Sat go up..Thanks Ben!
Great stuff Ben, finally getting some use from the TRAXIS DBS 3500 motorized satellite system
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
PSB, I had no idea. That’s really cool!
Fun music choice!
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