DIRECTV 11 - Launch now reported as March 9th - Update: Delivered to SeaLaunch (1/26)

[mdonnelly]

I'm just sitting here reading through this thread and i ponder.... Why does anyone think any delay in D11 launch by Sea Launch would have ANY effect on AMC-14 Launch by International Launch Services launching from the freaking Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. (Very Nice....) Its 2 companies if D11 delays why wouldn't ILS launch when ready?

BTW the blog for AMC-14
AMC14

Maybe you didn't notice that E-11 will be launched by Sea Launch later this year. The concern isn't with AMC-14 for March.

[Satmeister]

We know the delay in the pre-launch inspection while in dock still was an electrival issue with the launchpad vessel, not the rocket. There is no update (yet). If there is a delay, it will be measured in days....

[ScoBuck]

This is good news for us DISH guys

The temptation is surely there, but honestly my heart is not in it. I am not happy over the AMC-14 failure and take no joy in it.

[moonman]

The temptation is surely there, but honestly my heart is not in it. I am not happy over the AMC-14 failure and take no joy in it.

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Likewise Echostar fans should wish DirecTV well with this launch. A failure
would result in a long delay for follow-up launches, including EchostarXI, sked.
for June launch also by SeaLaunch...less H/D for everyone!

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