2002 · Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Echostar VIII
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EchoStar VIII was an American geostationary communications satellite which is operated by EchoStar. It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 77° West, from where it is used to provide high-definition television direct broadcasting services to the Contiguous United States.
Overview
- Date / time
- August 22, 2002 at 05:15 AM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- 81/23 (81L)
- Mission
- Echostar VIII
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit