Launch Facts
Launch Vehicle: Proton-M/Briz-M Phase 4
Launch Site: Site 81/24, Baikonur
Launch Date: June 8, 2017
Launch Time: 03:45:47 UTC
Payload: EchoStar 21 (6,871kg)
Flight Azimuth: 61.3°
Flight Orbits Design
Orbits|Altitude (km)|Inclination (EqI, degree)
Parking Orbit|168 x 179|51.5°
Intermediate Orbit|270 x 5,000|50.3°
Transfer Orbit|435 x 35,805|49.1°
Injection Orbit - GTO|2,300 x 35,786|30.5°
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: EchoStar
- Satellite Manufacturer: SSL
- Purpose: Will provide mobile connectivity throughout Europe
- Platform: SSL 1300
- Separated Mass: 6900 kg
- Satellite Design Life: >15 years
Highlights
- 1st Proton launch of 2017
- 94th ILS Proton Launch Overall
- 6th EchoStar Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
- 29th SSL Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
