EchoStar XVII

In today's world, EchoStar XVII occupies a central place in society, whether on a personal, political, social or cultural level. Its importance lies in its influence on different aspects of daily life, as well as its role in history and human development. Over time, EchoStar XVII has been the subject of debate, study and reflection, generating conflicting opinions and passionate discussions. From its impact on the economy to its role in individual identity, EchoStar XVII has proven to be a topic of universal interest that invites us to reflect on who we are and where we are headed. In this article, we will explore the various facets of EchoStar XVII, analyzing its meaning and its impact on the world today.
EchoStar XVII
Mission typeCommunication
OperatorEchoStar
COSPAR ID2012-035A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.38551
Mission durationPlanned: 15 years
Elapsed: 11 years, 11 months, 9 days
Spacecraft properties
BusLS-1300
ManufacturerSpace Systems/Loral
Launch mass6,100 kilograms (13,400 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date5 July 2012, 21:36 (2012-07-05UTC21:36) UTC
RocketAriane 5ECA
Launch siteKourou ELA-3
ContractorArianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeGeostationary
Longitude107.1° West
Perigee altitude35,781 kilometers (22,233 mi)
Apogee altitude35,804 kilometers (22,248 mi)
Inclination0.01 degrees
Period1436.10 minutes
Epoch25 January 2015, 05:22:59 UTC
Transponders
Band60 Ka band (NATO K band)
 

EchoStar XVII or EchoStar 17, also known as Jupiter 1, is an American geostationary high throughput communications satellite which is operated by Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar. It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 107.1° West, from where it is used for satellite internet access over HughesNet.

EchoStar XVII was built by Space Systems/Loral, and is based on the LS-1300 satellite bus. It measures 8.0 metres (26.2 ft) by 3.2 metres (10 ft) by 3.1 metres (10 ft), with 26.07-meter (85.5 ft) solar arrays which were deployed after launch, and generates a minimum of 16.1 kilowatts of power. The spacecraft had a mass at liftoff of 6,100 kilograms (13,400 lb), and is expected to operate for fifteen years. It carries sixty Ka band (NATO K band) transponders which is used to cover North America.

EchoStar XVII was launched by Arianespace, using an Ariane 5ECA carrier rocket flying from ELA-3 at Kourou. The spacecraft was launched at 21:36 UTC on 5 July 2012. The MSG-3 weather satellite was launched aboard the same rocket, mounted below EchoStar XVII, which was atop a Sylda 5 adaptor. The launch successfully placed both satellites into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. EchoStar XVII used its own propulsion system to manoeuvre into a geostationary orbit.

Path to geostationary orbit

Animation of EchoStar XVII's trajectory from 5 July 2012 to 19 July 2012
  EchoStar XVII ·   Earth
Animation of EchoStar XVII's trajectory Equatorial view from 5 July 2012 to 19 July 2012

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c Krebs, Gunter. "Echostar 17 / Jupiter 1". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d "A Dual Launch for Internet and Weather Satellites" (PDF). Arianespace. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Hughes EchoStar XVII Satellite with JUPITER™ High Throughput Technology Successfully Launched". EchoStar. 6 July 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  5. ^ "EchoStar XVII". Space Systems/Loral. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  6. ^ Bergin, Chris (5 July 2012). "Ariane 5 ECA launches with MSG-3 and EchoStar XVII". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
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