Proton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21
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Launch Window
June 8, 2017, 3:45 a.m. - June 8, 2017, 3:45 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
June 8, 2017, 3:45 a.m. - June 8, 2017, 3:45 a.m.
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.
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket family. The Proton launch vehicle launches from Baikonur and Rokot launches from Baikonur and Plesetsk. Angara will launch from Plesetsk and Vostochny.
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