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ECHOSTAR 8 (27501)
COSPAR: 2002-039A | Alt Name: Echostar VIII
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 22, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27501
International Designator
2002-039A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:50:55 GMT
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Inclination
8.86°
Right Ascension
61.64°
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Argument of Perigee
50.64°
Period
1461.81 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ECHOSTAR 8
Alternative Name
Echostar VIII
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ECHO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27501U 02039A 26185.20203131 .00000021 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 27501 8.8579 61.6364 0011277 50.6393 140.7881 0.98507907 52229
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ECHOSTAR 8, also known as Echostar VIII, is a communication satellite manufactured by LOR (Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems) and launched on August 22, 2002, from the Tyuratam Space Center using a Proton-K/DM-2M launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 2000 kg and a launch mass of 4685 kg, with dimensions including a length of 5 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 31 meters. The satellite's configuration is based on the SSL-1300 bus and is equipped with 32 Ku-band transponders for direct broadcasting services. It operates using two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The ECHOSTAR 8 mission is owned by ECHO (Echostar Corporation) and was designed to have a lifetime of 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.8
Span
31
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
4685
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
11.3214
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Echostar 8
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
FS-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D-11-164
Equipment
32 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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