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dswoody1
05-20-02, 10:40 AM
June 16 Proton • EchoStar 8
Launch window: TBA
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

An ILS Proton K will launch the EchoStar 8 direct-to-home television broadcasting satellite. The Space Systems/Loral-built craft will beam programming to subscribers of EchoStar's DISH Newtork

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/tracking/index.html

:D

John Corn
05-20-02, 12:23 PM
Cool, doesn't appear the tragedy that happened in Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan will have any bearing on delaying the launch. :)

HTguy
05-20-02, 06:57 PM
The Cosmodrome is a gigantic complex. The accident occured in an entirely different area. Still, I was worried there might be a delay due to cleanup & new inspections, etc.

MarkA
05-20-02, 07:02 PM
Cool! Hopefully THIS will improve picture quality!

invaliduser88
05-21-02, 01:30 PM
Nah, we need more religious and shopping channels!
:thats:

Steve Mehs
05-21-02, 02:18 PM
Alright :righton:
I cant wait until its operational. Better PQ, at last!