Proton-M Briz-M | 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.
Mission Details
- Launch date: June 8, 2017 at 03:45 AM UTC
- Launch vehicle: Proton-M Briz-M
- Operator: International Launch Services
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Mission type: Communications