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2017 · International Launch Services

Echostar 21

successProton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21

Echostar 21, formerly known as TerreStar 2, is a geostationary communications satellite built by Space System/Loral company. Equipped with S-band transponders, satellite is tasked with providing mobile broadband services over Europe. The spacecraft, based on SSL’s 1300 bus, will be located at the 10.25° East orbital slot.

Overview

Date / time
June 8, 2017 at 03:45 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
81/24 (81P)
Mission
Echostar 21
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Proton-M Briz-M →
Launch provider
International Launch Services →

Payloads deployed · 1

ECHOSTAR 21
GEO