Examples of EchoStar II in a sentence
Since 1994, EchoStar has deployed substantial resources to develop the "EchoStar DBS System." The EchoStar DBS System consists of EchoStar's FCC-allocated DBS spectrum, DBS satellites ("EchoStar I," "EchoStar II," "EchoStar III," and "EchoStar IV"), digital satellite receivers, digital broadcast operations center, customer service facilities, and other assets utilized in its operations.
EchoStar II had been operating from the 148 degree orbital location primarily as a back-up satellite, but had provided local network channel service to Alaska and six other small markets.
Other Restricted Cash includes $11.4 million and $5.7 million at December 31, 1995 and September 30, 1996, respectively, to satisfy certain covenants in the Dish Notes Indenture regarding launch insurance for EchoStar I and EchoStar II.
On July 14, 2008, our EchoStar II satellite experienced a failure that rendered the satellite a total loss.
Nts., 2/1/09 9,000,000 8,842,500 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EchoStar II Sinking Fund, 8.25% Bonds, 11/9/01(2) 65,588 65,589 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insight Communications Co., Inc., 0%/12.25% Sr. Disc.
Together with EchoStar II, it will provide video, audio and data services throughout the continental United States.
All programming and other services previously broadcast from EchoStar II were restored to Echostar I, the primary satellite at the 148 degree location, within several hours after the failure.
We are currently self-insuring EchoStar I, EchoStar II, EchoStar III, EchoStar IV and EchoStar V.
On September 10, 1996, EchoStar launched its second DBS, EchoStar II, and, as of November 11, 1996, had approximately 260,000 subscribers to its DISH Network-SM- programming.
Beyond 1996, EchoStar will expend approximately $68.7 million to repay contractor financing debt related to EchoStar I and EchoStar II.