DirecTV 14 Launched 3:40PM - DEC 6 Eastern Time
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A live look at the rocket now on the launch pad, Over at Spaceflightnow.com
http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/12/03/va221-mission-status-center/
http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/12/03/va221-mission-status-center/
As it stands right now, yet to be confirmed, another launch attempt will happen Tomorrow.
Friday, DEC 5th
3:10pm EST, 12:10 PST. Channel 9550, or via http://arianspace.tv.
Friday, DEC 5th
3:10pm EST, 12:10 PST. Channel 9550, or via http://arianspace.tv.
DirecTV 14 Launch Manual
The latest version of the launch manual with lots of photos and launch details. Timeline not updated for the scrubbed Dec 4 launch.
The latest version of the launch manual with lots of photos and launch details. Timeline not updated for the scrubbed Dec 4 launch.
Live coverage: Orion launch scrubbed
A stray boat, pesky winds and stuck valves on the Delta 4-Heavy rocket conspired to delay launch of NASA's first space-worthy Orion spacecraft Thursday. Liftoff is reset for 7:05 a.m. EST (1205 GMT) Friday, pending resolution of the valve problem.
A stray boat, pesky winds and stuck valves on the Delta 4-Heavy rocket conspired to delay launch of NASA's first space-worthy Orion spacecraft Thursday. Liftoff is reset for 7:05 a.m. EST (1205 GMT) Friday, pending resolution of the valve problem.
Opps ...Different rocket. Not the one carrying DIRECTV 14.
So when IS this D* Sat lifting off and is it on D* somewhere ?
According to the forums over at nasa space flight, they should be making some sort of announcement in a few hours. The weather in the upper atmosphere doesn't look good.
I feel like were in the beginning episode of Band of Brothers when the D day jump keeps getting postponed... LOL No Launch Tonight....
From ISRO's website.
It appears that it is delayed from the same thing, upper atmosphere winds are too strong to support a launch. Someone needs to turn off the weather making machine in the high atmosphere above Kourou.
From ISRO's website.
It appears that it is delayed from the same thing, upper atmosphere winds are too strong to support a launch. Someone needs to turn off the weather making machine in the high atmosphere above Kourou.
Official press release from Arianespace for today's non launch. Next attempt TBD:
Arianespace Flight VA221: Ariane 5 ECA – DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16; Launch postponed
Kourou, December 5, 2014
Due to the unfavourable weather conditions (high altitude winds) over the launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana, it was decided to postpone the launch of Arianespace Flight 221. Flight 221 will place into geostationary transfer orbit the DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16 telecommunications satellites.
Another launch date will be decided depending on the evolution of the weather conditions in Kourou.
Arianespace Flight VA221: Ariane 5 ECA – DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16; Launch postponed
Kourou, December 5, 2014
Due to the unfavourable weather conditions (high altitude winds) over the launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana, it was decided to postpone the launch of Arianespace Flight 221. Flight 221 will place into geostationary transfer orbit the DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16 telecommunications satellites.
Another launch date will be decided depending on the evolution of the weather conditions in Kourou.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Arianespace Flight VA221 scheduled for December 6
Kourou, December 6, 2014
In light of the improvement in the weather conditions over the Guiana Space Center, Arianespace has decided to restart the countdown for Ariane Flight VA221. This mission will place two satellites into orbit: DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16.
Llift-off of the Ariane 5 ECA launcher is now set for the night of Saturday, December 6, as early as possible in the following launch window:
Arianespace Flight VA221 scheduled for December 6
Kourou, December 6, 2014
In light of the improvement in the weather conditions over the Guiana Space Center, Arianespace has decided to restart the countdown for Ariane Flight VA221. This mission will place two satellites into orbit: DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16.
Llift-off of the Ariane 5 ECA launcher is now set for the night of Saturday, December 6, as early as possible in the following launch window:
- From 5:40 p.m. to 6:49 p.m., local time in Kourou, French Guiana
- From 3:40 p.m. to 4:49 p.m. in Washington D.C.
For those without access to the DirecTV broadcast, Arianespace will be web streaming the launch.
"Our website www.arianespace.com has upgraded to high-speed transmission and a full-screen HD format to make it easier for you to follow the company’s activities and to enjoy future launch webcasts. Webcast starts 15 minutes before. You can also watch the video transmission live on your iPad, iPhone or Android 4+ devices, the Arianespace HD App is available for free"
"Our website www.arianespace.com has upgraded to high-speed transmission and a full-screen HD format to make it easier for you to follow the company’s activities and to enjoy future launch webcasts. Webcast starts 15 minutes before. You can also watch the video transmission live on your iPad, iPhone or Android 4+ devices, the Arianespace HD App is available for free"
The FCC Tech Report (Cliff Notes) for the 17/24 BSS frequencies.
Tech Report
Thinking back in time, this launch will include what is probably the biggest addition to US satellite TV spectrum since the Ciel (Dish) satellite entered operation at 129W. Going to be interesting to see how and when DirecTV chooses to use the additional capacity.
Tech Report
Thinking back in time, this launch will include what is probably the biggest addition to US satellite TV spectrum since the Ciel (Dish) satellite entered operation at 129W. Going to be interesting to see how and when DirecTV chooses to use the additional capacity.
I hope so too! Can you put a note on the front page that it's launching today so people can tune in?
If they are on schedule, fueling is complete and the chill down of the Vulcan engine is in progress.
I am hearing from people on the ground live blogging that this launch is a GO for today! Get your popcorn ready and tune into channel 9550. The countdown clock is going over at http://www.arianespace.tv/ is going!
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