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Palo Alto CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2008 Space Systems/Loral has announced that it was selected to provide a new direct broadcast satellite (DBS) for DISH Network. The new satellite, which is based on SS/L's space-proven 1300 platform, will support the expansion of DISH Network's programming and services. EchoStar XV is planned for launch in 2010. It will be the eighth SS/L satellite built for EchoStar. "Both DISH Network and SS/L share the same kind of passion for excellence that is helping to advance the Direct-to-Home television industry," said John Celli, president and chief operating officer of Space Systems/Loral. "We are very proud of our continued close working relationship with DISH Network." "Space Systems/Loral's record of reliability and their high powered platform are very important to our business," said Rohan Zaveri, vice president of Space Programs for DISH Network. "We are pleased to add another Space Systems/Loral-built satellite to the DISH Network fleet." EchoStar XV is based on the space-proven Space Systems/Loral 1300 satellite bus, which provides the flexibility for a broad range of applications. To date SS/L satellites have amassed more than 1,400 years of reliable on-orbit service. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links DISH Network The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
NASA Selects Contractor For Landsat Data Continuity Mission Spacecraft
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 23, 2008NASA has selected General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems to build the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft. Under the terms of the $116,306,179 delivery order, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems will be responsible for the design and fabrication of the LDCM spacecraft bus, integration of the government furnished instruments, satellite-level testing, on-orbit satellite check-out, and continuing on-orbit engineering support. |
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