Launch Date:
March 21, 2010
Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M
The Satellite
-
Satellite Operator: EchoStar
-
End User: Dish Network
-
Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/ Loral
-
Purpose: HDTV
-
Platform: SS/L 1300
-
Separated Mass: 6379 kg
-
Satellite Design Life: 15 years
Highlights
-
2nd ILS Proton Launch in 2010
-
58th Proton Launch for ILS
-
3rd EchoStar Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
-
14th Space Systems/ Loral Satellite Launched on a Proton
Latest News
ILS Proton Successfully Launches EchoStar XIV for Dish Network®; 2nd ILS Proton Mission of 2010; 4th Proton in 3 Months
Launch Resources
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
-
Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on March 21, at 00:27 local time (March 20, 18:27 GMT, 14:27 EDT).
-
Nominal separation took place on March 21, at 09:37, local time (03:37 GMT, March 20, 23:37 EDT).
-
Separation of the EchoStar XIV satellite occured approximately 9 hours, 10 minutes after liftoff.
-
Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 3,120 km x 35,786 km x 26.7 deg