27378 - ECHOSTAR 7

Echostar 7 is an American geosynchronous communications satellite that was launched by an Atlas 3B rocket from Cape Canaveral at 12:43 UT on 21 February 2002. It carries 32, 120 W transponders and provides direct to home video and data services after parking over 119 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2002-02-21
Launch Vehicle: Atlas 3B
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States