BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan, July 11, 2010

International Launch Services (ILS) successfully launched the EchoStar XV satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton/Breeze M for DISH Network L.L.C., the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in America. EchoStar 15 is based on LS-1300 bus and will begin operations at 61West position later this month after in-orbit testing of the satellite.

More info: http://www.ilslaunch.com/news-071110

Echostar 15 Technical details and coverage maps