EchoStar XIV

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

• Mission Overview
• Media Advisory
• Live Broadcast

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