Jan. 10, 2017 PR release

[TroutFly]

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases ... 88446.html

Excerpt: "GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, reported today that it has begun system level testing of its new EchoStar XIX satellite – the world's highest capacity broadband satellite – following successful placement into its permanent geosynchronous orbital slot at 97.1° West longitude."

[bjnolley]

Excellent news! I'm surprised Hughes hasn't yet sent out an announcement to their channels.

But, good to see another milestone successfully completed!

[bjnolley]

And, here is another mention of the milestone in ViaSatellite:
http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2017/01/10/hughes-launches-testing-echostar-19/?hq_e=el&hq_m=3330740&hq_l=6&hq_v=ea0a0d92d3