Communications
Echostar 21, formerly known as TerreStar 2, is a geostationary communications satellite built by Space System/Loral company. Equipped with S-band transponders, satellite is tasked with providing mobile broadband services over Europe. The spacecraft, based on SSL’s 1300 bus, will be located at the 10.25° East orbital slot.
Orbital Attempt
#5,649
ILS Mission
#39
Pad Launch
#85
Location Launch
#1,476
Designator
2017-032
Jun 8, 2017, 3:45 AM
1 update
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Timezone
Asia/Qyzylorda
Local Launch Time
Jun 8, 2017, 9:45 AM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
