Sea Launch Places EchoStar 11 In Orbit

[Satellite Today 07-16-08]  Sea Launch launched the EchoStar 11 broadcast satellite, the company’s fourth mission of the year, Sea Launch announced July 16.
    Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) manufactured the satellite, which will be placed at 110° West to support the expansion of Dish Network’s capacity throughout the United States.
    The satellite deployed its solar arrays and is performing post-launch maneuvers on schedule, SS/L announced.

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