33207 - ECHOSTAR 11

Echostar 11 is an American geostationary communications craft that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the Odyssey platform floating at longitude 154 degrees W on the Pacific Ocean equator at 05:21 UT on 16 July 2008. The 5.5 tonne (with fuel), 20 kW craft carries several Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home television to American homes after parking over 110 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-07-16
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)