Echostar 10 Discripition Echostar 10 Echostar 10 [Lockheed Martin] The EchoStar 10 satellite was built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems in Pennsylvania and then assembled in Sunnyvale, California. The high-power Ku band A2100AXS spacecraft is designed to deliver direct-to-home broadcast services to DISH Network customers throughout the United States. EchoStar 10 was launched on a Zenit-3SL in February 2006. The satellite is equipped with Ku-band transponders and provide direct-to-home television services at 110 degrees west longitude, backing up other EchoStar satellites in the vicinity. EchoStar X will operate from 110 degrees west and is designed for a minimum service life of 15 years. Nation:USA Type / Application:Communication (Direct Broadcasting)Operator:Echostar Contractors:Lockheed Martin Equipment:42 Ku-band transponders Configuration:A2100AXS Propulsion:LEROS-1C Lifetime:15 years Mass:4333 kg Orbit:GEO |  Article Tools | | |
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