EchoStar Plans for Relocation of EchoStar 12

August 9, 2016 |Satellite

In its new home at 61.2 degrees west, EchoStar 12 will be an in-orbit spare, with its relocation making way for the arrival of EchoStar 18, EchoStar said in an FCC International Bureau filing Friday seeking special temporary authority to relocate EchoStar 12 from 61.35 degrees west. The company said it plans to obtain regular modification authority for EchoStar 12's move.