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ILS and EchoStar announce the launch of EchoStar XVI satellite on Proton rocket

Reston, USA - In 2012

ILS, International Launch Services, the US/Russia joint-venture dealing with aerospace and defense with its base in Virginia, and EchoStar Corporation, the telecommunication industry based in Colorado, announced that EchoStar XVI satellite will be launched in geostationary orbit on Proton Breeze M rocket in 2012. EchoStar VI, weighting over 6600 kg, is currently being built by Space Systems/oral...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1130218
Rome, Italy, 05/27/2011 19:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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