SeaLaunch Current Mission: Directv 11 Launch

[goaliebob99]

Here is the link to the offical Launch page of Sea Launch for Directv 11. Now that it has been delivered once sea launch updates the page, you can get all the info here.

Sea Launch Mission Page - DirecTV 11

UPDATE 3/18:
LAUNCH RESCHEDULED:

Wednesday, March 18, 3:48pm PT

We'll start the SatelliteGuys.US Launch Party at 3:30 PT / 6:30 ET Wednesday night!

Take Two!

 

[Indiana627]

The Sea Launch site hasn't been updated yet, but here's the press release about Boeing delivering D11 to Sea Launch.

Boeing: Boeing Delivers Newest DIRECTV Satellite to Sea Launch Home Port

 

[gadgtfreek]

Thanks goaliebob!

 

[nateman99]

I realize that I'm a "johnny come lately" to those of you who have been following this stuff for years... but this is pretty exciting stuff! I can't help be get really pumped over seeing that rocket sail into the sky! I can't wait... and it would be great if they broadcast it on The 101 in HD.

 

[Ramy]

When is this scheduled to launch?

 

[gadgtfreek]

Sea/Land Launch schedule - Viewing a thread

Keep an eye there too. Rumored march 9th.

 

[Enragedalbinoyak]

Will we need a new dish for this?

 

[raoul5788]

Will we need a new dish for this?

No.

 

[rad]

Pictures of D11 being delivered are up Sea Launch - DIRECTV 11 Satellite Delivery

 

[gadgtfreek]

I really wish D* would fess up on Norfolk locals. It appears(from reading many threads) that Norfolk locals are hindered by spot beam problems on D10.

It'd be nice if they'd give a timeline for locals on D11, or some kind of bone to at lease let us know whats coming. They are getting ready to lose a customer.

 

[jcrandall]

We're getting close now, 19 days all conditions permitting

 

[goaliebob99]

Yep it will be very cool to see.

 

[jcrandall]

Pictures of D11 being delivered are up Sea Launch - DIRECTV 11 Satellite Delivery

I put that up on the news frontpage thinking it was new, but it was actually pics from early Janurary. My mistake.

 

[Mindcrime]

Admittedly, im new to the game but, why cant D* just publish a "tentative" HD locals schedule?

The launch of D11 would be a great start. Is this the last planned sat. to go up?

 

[TulsaCoker]

Too many variables is why they don't publish "tentaive" dates. D* has listed what HD locals will be commig this year. I'm sure the list is not all of them but ones I would assume that are finalized. D11 is the last sat they planned to launch (D12 is a spare).

 

[Mindcrime]

Too many variables is why they don't publish "tentaive" dates. D* has listed what HD locals will be commig this year. I'm sure the list is not all of them but ones I would assume that are finalized. D11 is the last sat they planned to launch (D12 is a spare).

Got a link for that list?

 

[moonman]

Got a link for that list?

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DirecTV - Investor Relations - News Release

 

[Mindcrime]

Thanks. Seems our locals wont be in HD. Unless they deploy D12, even then I wont hold my breath.

 

[juventuz]

There are rumors that the launch has been postponed.

 

[djbarci]

Hey all...

This is my first post here. I am a total NOOB to this board. This is a great website with tons of information for DirectTV. I am glad I came across this place.

I have scanned the forum a little bit in search of Local HD channels. I live in Springfield, IL and was wondering if this was one of the spots covered by the D11 Satellite that is about to launch.

If any of you know where I can find this information out, I would greatly appreciate you help and input on this matter.

Thank you in advance,

Dan