Vehicle: Proton K / Block DM
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: EchoStar
- Satellite Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Company
- Purpose: Direct Broadcasting
- Platform: A2100 AX
- Separated Mass: 3478 kg
- Satellite Design Life: 15 years
Highlights
- 256th Proton Launch Overall
- 1st ILS Proton Launch in 1998
- 6th ILS Proton Launch Overall
- 1st EchoStar Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
- 1st LMCSS Satellite Launched on an ILS Proton
Latest News
Proton Successfully Launches EchoStar IV Satellite
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on 08 May, at 5:45 a.m. (7:45 p.m. USA EDT, May 7)
- EchoStar IV will be positioned at 119 West Longitude