Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
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.
Details
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Thu, Aug 22, 2002, 05:15
Weather
Pro