148W Update

[I'm Kurt]

Footprint...

A bit of trivia.

Calculating from the fuel data and timelines for E8, it appears that stationkeeping consumes about 6 kg/month of fuel.

For comparison, they keep about 2.5 kg in reserve to raise the orbit 300km at end of satellite life.

Nelson61, you know footprint echostar 8 in 148° w.....

 

[nelson61]

Nelson61, you know footprint echostar 8 in 148° w.....

No. Their application to move to 148W will include it if it ever happens.