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de79
Freshman
2 years ago

EchoStar-24 New Launch Date

Space Systems/Loral built this Ultra High Density Satellite (UHDS) for Hughes Network Systems. This will be the heaviest geostationary satellite ever launched at 9.2 metric tons.

The launch date is currently targeted for Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 3:04 AM (UTC).

 

https://www.rocketlaunch.live/

5 Replies

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    2 years ago

    Looks like they finally got it launched yesterday (7/29).

    • GabeU's avatar
      GabeU
      Distinguished Professor IV
      2 years ago
      maratsade wrote:

      Looks like they finally got it launched yesterday (7/29).

      It's something else to watch the video, especially when the two side booster perfectly land back on their pads. 

      • ecoalex2's avatar
        ecoalex2
        Tutor
        2 years ago

        Amazing engineering. Kudos to space X . When will we get the specs on the new bird?

  • ecoalex2's avatar
    ecoalex2
    Tutor
    2 years ago

     What improvements over Gen5? Will the plans prices change to accommodate the improvements? Will a new modem be required ? Big bird !

    I am very pleased with my Gen 5 , and the support I have received from Liz and crew over the years,Thanks All 🙂 years....dang !

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    2 years ago

    It was going to be on the 24th. I hope they do launch it on the 27th.