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Hughes Broadband Satellite Fleet Plans

nelson61

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Looks like Echostar/Hughes plans to be a major player in the satellite broadband business.

Spaceway 3 - In Operation

Jupiter 1 (Spaceway 4) at 107W - Scheduled for launch in early 2012

Jupiter 97W - Design/Construct/Launch FCC application filed August 2011. -- 3-5 years to launch
Jupiter 91W - Design/Construct/Launch FCC application filed December 2011 - 3-5 years to launch
Jupiter 77W - Design/Construct/Launch FCC applicaiton filed December 2011 - 3-5 years to launch

All pending launches have significant performance bonding requirements, so it appears these may be real.