Flight 207: Ariane 5 ECA/Echostar-17 - Astrium - EADS
Flight 207: Ariane 5 ECA/Echostar-17 - Astrium - EADS
Flight 207: Ariane 5 ECA/Echostar-17 - Astrium - EADS
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Data relating to <strong>Flight</strong> <strong>207</strong><br />
The satellite<br />
EchoStar XVII is built by SPACE SYSTEMS/LORAL. It is based on the LS 1300E BUS satellite<br />
platform, which, all satellites taken together, represents a total of more than 1900 years in<br />
orbit.<br />
The launch of EchoStar XVII using JUPITER broadband technology will provide subscribers<br />
with a rate of more than 100 gigabits per second. Its multi-beam architecture will enhance and<br />
reinforce coverage and will target areas of North America where demand is greatest. It will thus<br />
supplement SPACEWAY 3, launched by <strong>Ariane</strong> 5 on 14 August 2007, and which provides<br />
uniform coverage of the USA. EchoStar XVII will provide high-speed internet access to nearly 2<br />
million extra subscribers, offering them unique media access.<br />
The main characteristics of the satellite are recalled in the following table:<br />
* Dimensions<br />
• 8.00 x 3.20 x 3.10 m<br />
• In-orbit span 26.07 m<br />
* Mass • Lift-off 6,100 kg<br />
* Power<br />
* Propulsion<br />
* Stabilisation<br />
* Transmission<br />
capacity<br />
• Payload power: between <strong>17</strong>.7 and 16.1 kW<br />
• 3 Li-Ion batteries<br />
• Biliquid propellant tanks (MMH & NTO)<br />
• •455N-apogee engine and 22N-nozzles for in-orbit control<br />
• Slow transverse spin-up at separation<br />
• Triple-axis stabilisation in orbit<br />
• 60 Ka-band beams<br />
• 4 antennas and 2 ‘Horns’<br />
* Orbit Position • 107.1° West<br />
* Coverage USA<br />
ECHOSTAR XVII<br />
coverage zones<br />
© HUGHES<br />
Expected lifetime exceeds 15 years<br />
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