MISSION OVERVIEW
EchoStar X, also known as EchoStar 10, is an American geostationary communications satellite which is operated by EchoStar on behalf of Dish Network.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
Echostar X
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6394920a-d8b9-4e57-bfd5-938ba9d9b50b
Reported date: Feb 15, 2006 at 23:34 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 X launch?
The Zenit | Echostar X is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 11:34 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 X?
The Zenit | Echostar X 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 X launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Echostar X going to?
The Echostar X mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar X?
The Zenit | Echostar X is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | Echostar X 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 15, 2006 at 23:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 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: 6394920a-d8b9-4e57-bfd5-938ba9d9b50b
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 0, -154