ECHOSTAR XVII Launched!

[Scott Greczkowski]

The EchoStar XVII satellite will launch on Thursday, July 5 from the Guiana Space Center European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and you can watch it LIVE, online on any device at www.echostar.com/launch as well as live on DISH Network channel 101!

The live broadcast will begin at 3 p.m. MT, with the actual launch window scheduled for 3:36 – 4:05 PM (launch window is subject to change).

Once the satellite, built for Hughes Network Systems by Space Systems/Loral, successfully achieves orbit and completes in-orbit testing, it will provide HughesNet Gen4 high-speed Internet service to consumers and small businesses throughout North America using EchoStar’s Emmy-winning spot beam technology. EchoStar XVII weighs more than 7,000 pounds, was assembled using more than 50,000 screws and has a wingspan of 130 feet when fully deployed.
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[dare2be]

This isn't the satellite that I need to put the hex on the launch to keep from losing my conus locals, is it? Just for HughesNet internet?

 

[dare2be]

was assembled using more than 50,000 screws and has a wingspan of 130 feet when fully deployed.

Geez, no one uses rivets anymore!

 

[HDRoberts]

Not to disagree with our wonderful site owner, but might this be better in the broadband forum, as this is exclusively for Hughesnet and does not help Dish at all?

Having it here got me wondering why the speed up from September, then I noticed the extra "I".

Still, fun to see an Ariane rocket after so many Protons in a row.

 

[eurosport]

Launch canceled. They had to sell the satellite to pay for a load of Rokus!

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[Scott Greczkowski]

More people will see it here, plus its airing on DISH Network.

 

[VegasVoomer]

Launch canceled. They had to sell the satellite to pay for a load of Rokus!

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:haha:haha Including one they are sending me.

 

[dare2be]

Launch canceled. They had to sell the satellite to pay for a load of Rokus!

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Sell E16 instead!

 

[eurosport]

:haha:haha Including one they are sending me.

Mine too!

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[navychop]

Let's hope all goes well. Did they ever determine for sure what caused the solar array deployment failure on an earlier launch of this model satellite?

 

[stardust3]

I never gave a rats behind about any sat launch other than this 1. I am so looking forward to this & pray all goes well.

 

[primestar31]

The EchoStar XVII satellite will launch on Thursday, July 5 from the Guiana Space Center European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and you can watch it LIVE, online on any device at www.echostar.com/launch as well as live on DISH Network channel 101!

The live broadcast will begin at 3 p.m. MT, with the actual launch window scheduled for 3:36 – 4:05 PM (launch window is subject to change).

Once the satellite, built for Hughes Network Systems by Space Systems/Loral, successfully achieves orbit and completes in-orbit testing, it will provide HughesNet Gen4 high-speed Internet service to consumers and small businesses throughout North America using EchoStar’s Emmy-winning spot beam technology. EchoStar XVII weighs more than 7,000 pounds, was assembled using more than 50,000 screws and has a wingspan of 130 feet when fully deployed.

See there you go, Charley NEVER misses a chance to screw with you! Even his satellite's are pre-made for it. lol

 

[Yespage]

Let's hope all goes well. Did they ever determine for sure what caused the solar array deployment failure on an earlier launch of this model satellite?

Apparently not enough praying.

I never gave a rats behind about any sat launch other than this 1. I am so looking forward to this & pray all goes well.

 

[lern4483]

Launch canceled. They had to sell the satellite to pay for a load of Rokus!

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lol

 

[harshness]

Did they ever determine for sure what caused the solar array deployment failure on an earlier launch of this model satellite?

There were three such issues with the 1300 platform recently.

"Sticky" Space Systems/Loral solar array issue is likely to cause launch delays - Hyperbola

 

[conorjenfanclub]

The EchoStar XVII satellite will launch on Thursday, July 5 from the Guiana Space Center European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and you can watch it LIVE, online on any device at www.echostar.com/launch as well as live on DISH Network channel 101!

If you don't want to copy and paste and don't need a tutorial how to find it go here:

ARIANESPACE.TV

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

They have been posting some amazing pictures from the launch site.

Check them out at EchoStar XVII | Facebook

 

[conorjenfanclub]

I see movement!

 

[skyviewmark]

Why can't Charlie splurge for HD on these things..

 

[conorjenfanclub]

Watch out! It's coming right back at us!!!!