Communication (Direct Broadcasting) satellite built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems for Cablevision (Rainbow Media) => Dish Network Corporation (EchoStar), USA. Launched 2003. Used the A2100AXS bus. Launched 2003.
AKA: EchoStar 12. First Launch: 2003-07-17. Last Launch: 2003-07-17. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 4,328 kg (9,541 lb).