Launch Overview
Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Agency
International Launch Services
Site / Pad
GIK-5 / LC81/24
Outcome
Success
Flight
935-61/99571
COSPAR Designator
2017-032
Mission
Echostar 21 (Communications)
Echostar 21, formerly known as TerreStar 2, is a geostationary communications satellite built by Space System/Loral company. Equipped with S-band transponders, satellite is tasked with providing mobile broadband services over Europe. The spacecraft, based on SSL’s 1300 bus, will be located at the 10.25° East orbital slot.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Proton-M Briz-M
Provider
International Launch Services
Agency launches
39 (1 YTD)
Site launches
1476 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
85 (1 YTD)