MISSION OVERVIEW
EchoStar 7 is a high-powered, direct broadcast satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIIB
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Echostar VII
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 713ef9aa-dd25-4cda-9720-2705a7a8a6bf
Reported date: Feb 21, 2002 at 12:43 UTC
Last synced: 23 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIIB
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas | Echostar VII launch?
The Atlas | Echostar VII is scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 12:43 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Echostar VII?
The Atlas | Echostar VII mission uses the Atlas IIIB rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas IIIB has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas | Echostar VII launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Echostar VII going to?
The Echostar VII mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar VII?
The Atlas | Echostar VII is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas | Echostar VII launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 21, 2002 at 12:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 23 hours ago
●Launch Library 223 hours ago
Launch ID: 713ef9aa-dd25-4cda-9720-2705a7a8a6bf
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54