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05-08-2003
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EchoStar's next satellite, EchoStar IX, is set to launch tomorrow (Thursday 7/8/03). The bird containing the first commercial Ka-Band payload for use over the US, will launch from a floating platform at the equator aboard a Sea Launch rocket. EchoStar said the Ka-Band portion of the satellite will be utilised to deliver future broadband initiatives. The satellite payload also includes Ku-Band fixed satellite service (FSS) transponders that will support EchoStar's DISH Network satellite TV service. EchoStar IX will join EchoStar's current fleet of eight satellites that provide DISH Network customers with hundreds of all-digital television channels. The satellite will operate at the company's 121-degree orbital location. An additional C-Band payload on the satellite is owned and operated by Loral Skynet, and will operate as Telstar 13. | ||
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