No. E8 has 32 operating transponders. Quetzsat the same so no chamge there.
The only abolute change is the area covered by the beams
The only abolute change is the area covered by the beams
Quetzsat 1 Successfully Launched!
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Quetzsat 1 left the factory July 23 and is in transit to the launch preparation facilites.
SES readies QuetzSat for Mexico, and Ergen | Advanced Television
SES readies QuetzSat for Mexico, and Ergen | Advanced Television
SES has filed for IOT (In Orbit Testing) of Quetzsat 1 beginning 12 days after September launch date.
Tests will be conducted at 67.1W
SES Quetzsat 1 IOT
Tests will be conducted at 67.1W
SES Quetzsat 1 IOT
Quetzsat 1 - Launch - Sept 13 USA Time
Echostar has filed for Sept 13 (US Time) launch and testing control for Quetzsat 1.
Testing at 67.1W to begin Sept 25 from previous filings.
Echostar Quetzsat 1 Launch Control
Echostar has filed for Sept 13 (US Time) launch and testing control for Quetzsat 1.
Testing at 67.1W to begin Sept 25 from previous filings.
Echostar Quetzsat 1 Launch Control
So this satellite will not be for local channels correct?? I think that's what the post said from before or am I wrong? I thought it was to put the rest of the locals on spotbeams that are at 77W correct?
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Chris
The existing channel lineup on 77w is likely to remain "as is" until echostar 16 launches in 2012 (projected fot second half of 2012 by echostar)
What about the added capacity from having both polarizations on the U.S. TPs. Won't Dish be able to use these for more locals and if so, will it require new LNBs?
Good point. I don't have reception from 77w and don't know how they are mashing the various E1, E6, and E8 operating options together
Nor do we know how they will use the east and west antennas on Quetzsat 1.
There is nothing unique about the lnb - standard circular polarity 12.2-12.7 just like all other DBS satellites.
Russia suspends preparations for Quetzsat-1 launch due failure and lost of Express-AM4 satellite
Russia loses newly launched telecom satellite - Forbes.com
Rusia suspende los preparativos para lanzar el satlite mexicano QuetzSat-1 - ABC.es - Noticias Agencias
Russia loses newly launched telecom satellite - Forbes.com
Rusia suspende los preparativos para lanzar el satlite mexicano QuetzSat-1 - ABC.es - Noticias Agencias
ILS has posted their news release.
Russian Federal Mission Express-AM4 Anomaly Investigation Underway | International Launch Services
They will have to start all over with testing and certification for Quetzsat whenever the investigation is completed with a corrective action plan.
There were 6-8 communication satellites scheduled before the end of the year so things must be fairly tense both at the assembly site and at customer's operations centers.
Russian Federal Mission Express-AM4 Anomaly Investigation Underway | International Launch Services
They will have to start all over with testing and certification for Quetzsat whenever the investigation is completed with a corrective action plan.
There were 6-8 communication satellites scheduled before the end of the year so things must be fairly tense both at the assembly site and at customer's operations centers.
New reports are that they reestablished communication with the Brize module and downloaded the telemetry.
This should allow them to identify the cause of the failure
This should allow them to identify the cause of the failure
ILS has posted an update on the Brize M failure and status of investigation.
Looks like it is going to be a while before things get back on track.
ILS News Release
Looks like it is going to be a while before things get back on track.
ILS News Release
While shifting a payload to another launcher is non-trivial, and sometimes impossible, I can't help but think some people are looking at SeaLaunch and Ariane. But probably not Long March. Of course, this will be resolved far sooner than a rebuild/resked, but knees are weak and insurance is getting very expensive......
Breeze M Failure Identified - Launch Hold Lifted
Wow!
After all these years, someone can still make a big mistake. Not enough time was provided for a gyroscope to stabilize during the burn cycle.
The hold on Proton launches has been lifted and we can still expect to see Quetzsat 1 launched this fall.
ILS Breeze Failure Press Report
Wow!
After all these years, someone can still make a big mistake. Not enough time was provided for a gyroscope to stabilize during the burn cycle.
The hold on Proton launches has been lifted and we can still expect to see Quetzsat 1 launched this fall.
ILS Breeze Failure Press Report
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