Sea Launch Places EchoStar 11 In Orbit
By Staff Writer | July 16, 2008
[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.