MISSION OVERVIEW
The EchoStar IX satellite is equipped with one of the first commercial Ka-band spot-beam payloads for use over the United States
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
Echostar IX
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: df05893f-b557-4923-b7ab-bf40dab88fea
Reported date: Aug 8, 2003 at 03:30 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | Echostar IX launch?
The Zenit | Echostar IX is scheduled for Friday, August 8, 2003 at 3:30 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 IX?
The Zenit | Echostar IX mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | Echostar IX launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Echostar IX going to?
The Echostar IX mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar IX?
The Zenit | Echostar IX is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | Echostar IX 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: Aug 8, 2003 at 03:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: df05893f-b557-4923-b7ab-bf40dab88fea
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
Mission Profile
Echostar IX was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on August 8, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geosynchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.