LOCKHEED MARTIN

Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI

SUCCESS Atlas IIAS →
Jul 14, 2000 at 05:21 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

EchoStar V and VI are series of two high-powered direct broadcast satellites (DBS) being built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) for EchoStar Communications Corporation.

VEHICLE
Atlas IIAS
MISSION
Echostar VI
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b701ec03-552d-4cb5-9532-1fc93e5bbc37
Reported date: Jul 14, 2000 at 05:21 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIAS
FLIGHTS
30
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
100%

Atlas II was a member of the Atlas family of launch vehicles, which evolved from the successful Atlas missile program of the 1950s. It was designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. Sixty-three launches of the Atlas II, IIA and IIAS models were carried out between 1991 and 2004; all sixty-three launches were successes, making the Atlas II the most reliable launch system in history.

When is the Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI launch?
The Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI is scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2000 at 5:21 AM 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 VI?
The Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI mission uses the Atlas IIAS rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas IIAS has flown 30 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Echostar VI going to?
The Echostar VI mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar VI?
The Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas IIAS | Echostar VI 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
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Launch date set: Jul 14, 2000 at 05:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: b701ec03-552d-4cb5-9532-1fc93e5bbc37
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Mission Profile

Echostar VI was a Atlas IIAS mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on July 14, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.