International Launch ServicesProton-M Briz-M81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Proton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21
Launch window
No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.June 8, 2017Add to calendar
International Launch Services's 39th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 5,649th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Jun 8, 03:45 – Jun 8, 03:45 UTC
Flight preview
Echostar 21
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.
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Booster
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Watch
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- Echostar XXI Launch — IMG/International Launch Services
- Пуск РН Протон-М с КА EchoStar 21 («ЭкоСтар-21») — Роскосмос ТВ
