DISH says HD plan on track despite failed satellite

NEW YORK (Reuters) - DISH Network Corp said on Thursday that it will not incur any financial liability from a failed satellite launch, and its plans to offer more high-definition video programs were on track.

A satellite contracted by EchoStar Corp failed last month to reach its intended orbit, raising concerns over plans by EchoStar's sister company DISH Network to roll out high-definition television services.

In a regulatory filing, DISH said plans to boost its "HD programming line-up this spring remain on track," and it has two more satellites scheduled for launch later this year.

(Reporting by Ritsuko Ando; editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)