Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
EchoStar V and VI are series of two high-powered direct broadcast satellites (DBS) being built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) for EchoStar Communications Corporation.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECHOSTAR 5 1999-050A | Payload | 36206 × 36234 km · 12.2° | Globe |
| ATLAS 2A CENTAUR R/B 1999-050B | Rocket body | re-entered 1999-11-30 |
COSPAR ID 1999-050. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).