NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2003-034A
ECHOSTAR 9, also known as TELSTAR 13, is an American geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the floating Odyssey platform on the equatorial Pacific at 154 deg-W longitude at 03:31 UT on 8 August 2003. The 4.7 tonne satellite carries 24 C-band, and a few Ku- and Ka- band transponders to provide direct-to-home and cable-fed high definition television programs to all regions of North America after parking over 121 deg-W longitude.
Launch Date: 2003-08-08
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform),
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office