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10-16-2007, 12:33 PM
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| | | DIRECTV 11 - Launch now reported as March 9th - Update: Delivered to SeaLaunch (1/26)
just received confirmation from paula korn, director of communications, for sea launch that directv's launch has been pushed back to first quarter 2008. this is because the launch of Thuraya 3 has been moved to november.
Thurya 3 was due to launch this month with DIRECTV 11's launch sked for late december, early january. i will post more info when i have it! UPDATE Jan 26, 2008:
From Moonman (Post 173):
Boeing delivers Direct11 to Sealaunch Boeing: Boeing Delivers Newest DIRECTV Satellite to Sea Launch Home Port Quote:
Boeing Delivers Newest DIRECTV Satellite to Sea Launch Home Port
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 29, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the delivery of DIRECTV 11, the second of three new Boeing-built satellites for DIRECTV, Inc., to the Sea Launch Home Port in Long Beach, Calif. The satellite is scheduled to launch on a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket in March from the equatorial launch site in the Pacific Ocean. Boeing delivered the satellite on Jan. 26.
"The successful completion and delivery of DIRECTV 11 underscores Boeing's commitment to program execution," said Craig Cooning, vice president and acting general manager of Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems. "This is the ninth Boeing-built DIRECTV satellite, and once again we've convened the best-of-industry to deliver this highly capable DIRECTV 11 satellite."
DIRECTV 11 is a 702-model satellite with on-board technology that will enable DIRECTV to continue to expand its industry-leading lineup of quality high-definition television (HDTV) programming. DIRECTV 11, combined with the DIRECTV 10 satellite launched last year, will provide DIRECTV with the capacity for 150 national HD channels and 1,500 local channels.
"Advanced satellites like DIRECTV 11 exemplify the superior technology that DIRECTV employs to deliver an unparalleled TV experience for its more than 16.6 million customers," said Romulo Pontual, DIRECTV's chief technology officer. "We are looking forward to the launch that will further strengthen DIRECTV's position as the leader in HD."
Continuing a successful 14-year relationship, Boeing satellites help expand DIRECTV's market by providing cutting-edge technology that began with the launch of DIRECTV 1. DIRECTV 11 continues that tradition and will provide direct-to-home broadcasting power to bring the brilliance of satellite-delivered HDTV into millions of households.
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Last edited by Jason Crandall; 01-29-2008 at 12:11 PM.
Reason: Add Jan 26 Delivery Info
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10-16-2007, 01:08 PM
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Thanks.
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10-16-2007, 01:41 PM
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Maybe that gives charlie time to catch up on some hd?
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10-16-2007, 01:45 PM
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Hi Icee!!!
Bah... I guess this means I won't be getting my PBS-HD and CW-HD locals any time soon...
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10-16-2007, 02:13 PM
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This is good news for us DISH guys
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10-16-2007, 02:26 PM
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It's only a 2 week launch delay until early January - and since Echostar 11 is the third launch scheduled (after D11) how does that make a difference for you DISH guys? Yours won't fly until AFTER D11.
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10-16-2007, 03:06 PM
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So What!!
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10-16-2007, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Claude Greiner  This is good news for us DISH guys | How's that good news for DISH guys? Not enough space up there for your satellites?
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10-16-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Claude Greiner This is good news for us DISH guys | lol, of course it's good news, a slow painful death is always better than a fast painless one!
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10-16-2007, 07:10 PM
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What was a pickup scheduled these days ? Ppl seen "Ruslan" jumbo cargo jet arrived to Bay Area.
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