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- 05-17-2010 10:53 AM #1
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Boeing Hands Over Control of DTV12 to DIRECTV
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 17, 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has completed the on-orbit handover of the DIRECTV 12 satellite. DIRECTV will use the Boeing 702HP satellite to provide high-definition television (HDTV) broadcasting to local and national markets throughout the United States.
"Boeing is proud to continue its delivery of highly capable satellites that enable DIRECTV to expand its channel offering," said Craig Cooning, vice president and general manager of Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems. "This marks the 10th satellite provided to DIRECTV by Boeing."
DIRECTV 12 launched into orbit on Dec. 28 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard an International Launch Services Proton M rocket. Now that Boeing has completed the orbital maneuvers and checkout procedures necessary for the handover, the satellite will be monitored and controlled for DIRECTV by Intelsat.
Boeing manufactured DIRECTV 12 at its satellite integration and test complex in El Segundo. The satellite's powerful payload integrates 90 active and 24 spare Ka-band transponders. Its antenna receives and transmits digital programming throughout the United States with two Ka-band reflectors that each measure 2.8 meters in diameter, and nine smaller Ka-band reflectors.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.Scott
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- 05-17-2010 11:00 AM #2
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Front page news?
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- 05-17-2010 11:02 AM #3
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Im getting to it... phones been ringing off the hook here at my real job.
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No scott!!! DO it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What!?!?!?! This isn't your real job?!?!?!?!
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Im getting to it... phones been ringing off the hook here at my real job.
- 05-17-2010 11:44 AM #6
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Proud Staff MemberThey have to be feeling good. Their last 10K said they did not insure their last satellite (March launch) because the insurance was too expensive.
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I'm shocked! Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski Im getting to it... phones been ringing off the hook here at my real job.
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He's probably getting a lot of pizza orders coming in at Pizza Hut right now.
The phones will settle down after the lunchtime rush.
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I am guessing this is good news, as we are just under two days untill the launch of some new HD for Directv (as been reported in posts)
- 05-17-2010 11:58 AM #10
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