Communication (MSS) satellite built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) for ICO Satellite Management, LLC => DBSD North America => Dish Network Corporation (EchoStar), USA. Launched 2008. Used the SSL-1300S bus. Launched 2008.
AKA: DBSD G1;EchoStar G1. First Launch: 2008-04-14. Last Launch: 2008-04-14. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 6,634 kg (14,625 lb).