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Echostar I

Long March 2E

China Aerospace Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Echostar I

  • Type: Communications
  • Orbit: Geostationary Orbit

EchoStar 1 is an American geostationary communications spacecraft that was launched by a CZ-2E with EPKM upper stage rocket from Xichang Center in Sichuan province, PRC. The 3288 kg spacecraft carries 16 Ku-band transponders to enable direct broadcast communications and television channels through 0.5 meter dishes on the ground in the American continents.

Location

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) has witnessed the launch of 119 rockets, including 119 orbital launch attempts. While Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 226 rocket launches.

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

Rocket

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2E

The Long March 2E is a斯expendable launch vehicle made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine, augmented by 4 liquid fuel boosters using the same fuel.

Learn more about the Long March 2E

Agency

China Aerospace Corporation

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