# EchoStar XI

> geostationary communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18327692](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18327692)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EchoStar_XI)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/echostar-xi

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **EchoStar XI**:

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## Summary  
EchoStar XI is a geostationary communications satellite operated by EchoStar, launched in 2008 to provide telecommunications services. It was built by Lanteris Space Systems and orbits Earth in a geostationary orbit with a design life of 15 years.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** July 16, 2008, at 05:20:59 UTC ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Zenit-3SL rocket from the Odyssey platform ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Mass:** 5,511 kg at launch, 3,509 kg at service entry, and 2,479 kg dry weight ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Operator:** EchoStar ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Manufacturer:** Lanteris Space Systems ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Design Life:** 15 years ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Spacecraft Bus:** Lanteris 1300 ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2008-035A ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who operates EchoStar XI?  
A: EchoStar XI is operated by EchoStar, a company specializing in communications satellites ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  

### Q: When was EchoStar XI launched?  
A: EchoStar XI was launched on July 16, 2008, aboard a Zenit-3SL rocket from the Odyssey platform ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  

### Q: What is the purpose of EchoStar XI?  
A: EchoStar XI is a geostationary communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services from orbit ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  

## Why It Matters  
EchoStar XI plays a critical role in global telecommunications by providing stable, long-term communication services from geostationary orbit. Its 15-year design life ensures reliable connectivity for broadcasting, internet, and other telecommunication needs. As part of EchoStar's satellite fleet, it contributes to the infrastructure enabling modern communication networks. The satellite's launch marked another milestone in commercial satellite deployment, showcasing the capabilities of the Zenit-3SL rocket and Lanteris Space Systems' technology.

## Notable For  
- **Heavyweight Design:** One of the heavier communications satellites at launch (5,511 kg).  
- **Long Service Life:** Designed for 15 years of operation.  
- **Advanced Bus:** Built on the Lanteris 1300 spacecraft bus, a platform known for reliability.  
- **Commercial Launch:** Deployed via the Zenit-3SL, a rocket used for commercial satellite missions.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **July 16, 2008**, from the **Odyssey** platform using a **Zenit-3SL** rocket ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- Entered service in **August 2008** ([source](http://www.tbs-satellite.com/tse/online/sat_echostar_11.html)).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass:**  
  - Launch weight: **5,511 kg**  
  - Service entry weight: **3,509 kg**  
  - Dry weight: **2,479 kg** ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Power System:** Equipped with **2 solar arrays** ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  

### Manufacturer and Operator  
- Built by **Lanteris Space Systems** ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  
- Operated by **EchoStar** ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)).  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/echostar-11.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](http://www.tbs-satellite.com/tse/online/sat_echostar_11.html)