BOCA RATON, Fla. and
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Terran Orbital
Corporation (Terran Orbital), a global leader and pioneer in the
development, innovation and operation of small satellites and earth
observation solutions, announced today the successful stationing of
the EchoStar Global 3 small satellite into its final operational
orbit. Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. (Tyvak), a subsidiary of
Terran Orbital, designed, manufactured, and operates the satellite
on behalf of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), a premier global
provider of satellite communication solutions.
This successful orbit placement is a premiere example of the
innovation and flexibility of small satellites like the EchoStar
Global 3. The stationing trajectory included the furthest and most
rapid altitude change ever accomplished by a nanosatellite. It also
included a 1.5-degree inclination change to place the satellite at
the exact altitude and inclination required for its mission.
"Nanosatellites were not previously able to maneuver like this
once placed in orbit," said Marc
Bell, co-founder, and chief executive officer of Terran
Orbital. "The ability to conduct both significant altitude and
inclination changes enables less expensive, faster 'last mile'
delivery of a satellite to desired orbits for our customers.
Eliminating the need for a dedicated launch insertion or reliance
on space tugs reduces costs and enables a broader, more customized
opportunity for ridesharing into an optimal orbit."
"The completion of this milestone for the EchoStar Global 3
satellite was accomplished successfully and enables us to move
forward with planning for the next steps in the development of our
global S-band capabilities," said Anders
Johnson, chief strategy officer of EchoStar.
About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading vertically integrated
provider of end-to-end satellite solutions. Terran Orbital combines
satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations,
and in-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding
military, civil, and commercial customers. In addition, Terran
Orbital is developing the world's largest, most advanced NextGen
Earth Observation constellation to provide persistent, real-time
earth imagery. Learn more at terranorbital.com.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier global provider
of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business
around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications
technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar
Satellite Services business segments.
For more information, visit www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar
on Twitter.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Terran Orbital
Max Kiejdan
949-294-1164
pr@terranorbital.com
EchoStar
Sharyn Nerenberg
301-428-7124
Sharyn.Nerenberg@echostar.com
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