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Amsat Echo

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Amsat Echo — Amsat Echo
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Amateur radio communication satellite built by Space Quest Ltd. for AMSAT-NA, USA. Launched 2004.

Subtopics

AMSAT Echo (AMSAT E, AO 51, AMSAT-OSCAR 51) Null

Family: Communications, Military communications sat
Country: USA
Launch Vehicles: R-36M 15A14, Dnepr
Launch Sites: Baikonur, Baikonur LC109
Agency: AMSAT
Bibliography: 2

Chronology

1 event

2004 June 29

06:30 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC109. Launch Pad: LC109/95. LV Family: R-36M. Launch Vehicle: Dnepr.

Amsat Echo - . Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: AmSat. Program: Oscar. Class: Communications. Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Amsat Echo. USAF Sat Cat: 28375 . COSPAR: 2004-025K. Apogee: 818 km (508 mi). Perigee: 697 km (433 mi). Inclination: 98.30 deg. Period: 100.00 min.