Beskrivning : Echostar 11 is an American geostationary communications craft that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the Odyssey platform floating at longitude 154° W on the Pacific Ocean equator at 05:21 UT on 16 July 2008. The 5.5 tonne (with fuel), 20 kW craft carries several Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home television to American homes after parking over 110° W longitude.