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ECHOSTAR 11 (33207)
COSPAR: 2008-035A | Alt Name: Echostar XI
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2008
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
KLA -
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33207
International Designator
2008-035A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:48:40 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
1.05°
Right Ascension
84.01°
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Argument of Perigee
12.68°
Period
1436.09 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ECHOSTAR 11
Alternative Name
Echostar XI
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DISH
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 33207U 08035A 26185.20047130 -.00000046 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 33207 1.0464 84.0061 0002475 12.6832 147.8984 1.00272139 51384
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ECHOSTAR 11 (also known as Echostar XI) is a communication satellite designed for direct broadcasting. It was manufactured by LOR and launched on July 16, 2008, from the Sea Launch platform using a Zenit-3SL launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration based on the SSL-1300 bus with dimensions of 5.6 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 31 meters when solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 5525 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 2000 kg. ECHOSTAR 11 is equipped with 32 Ku-band transponders and its power source consists of two deployable solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services for DISH Network, with an expected operational lifetime of 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.6
Diameter
2.8
Span
31
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
5525
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
32.4063
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Echostar 11
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
SSL-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D-15-300
Equipment
32 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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