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 6 2000-038A | Payload | 36196 × 36219 km · 11.1° | Globe |
| ATLAS 2A CENTAUR R/B 2000-038B | Rocket body | re-entered 2000-10-01 |
COSPAR ID 2000-038. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).