Maxar Space Systems awarded contract by EchoStar

Maxar Space Systems announced it has been awarded a contract by EchoStar (SATS) to manufacture EchoStar XXVI, a high-power geostationary communications satellite based on the Maxar 1300 platform. EchoStar XXVI will deliver robust coverage to DISH TV customers across all 50 U.S. states, including Puerto Rico, and is engineered for dual orbital slot performance, giving EchoStar enhanced operational flexibility to meet evolving customer and network demands. The satellite will support EchoStar’s mission of providing coverage and continue to ensure high-capacity direct-to-home services across its customer base. EchoStar XXVI is scheduled for delivery in 2028.