Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2E
Agency
China Aerospace Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC2
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y8
COSPAR Designator
1995-073
Mission
Echostar I (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2E
Provider
China Aerospace Corporation
Agency launches
9 (3 YTD)
Site launches
18 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
9 (3 YTD)