SeaLaunch Current Mission: Directv 11 Launch

[Smthkd]

Directv also stated that the launch of D12 will give them the capacity to have up to 200 HD channels in 2009! Man I can't wait!

 

[moonman]

Standing tall!!
Sea Launch Webcam page

 

[goaliebob99]

Yep all signs are pointing to a go for launch!

 

[tigerfan33]

I hope Monday launches are better than Friday launches (or whatever day it was in that country)

 

[goaliebob99]

I hope Monday launches are better than Friday launches (or whatever day it was in that country)

In the cooperate world, bad news is usually sent out of Fridays so it has time over the weekend to cool down a bit, and Mondays is usually good news as the market can react the next day!

 

[moonman]

I hope Monday launches are better than Friday launches (or whatever day it was in that country)

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Well, at least they will have the "Luck O the Irish" with them on that day!

 

[Hemi 6.1]

I'm pulling for a great launch. What channel was it on ? 573?

 

[moonman]

I'm pulling for a great launch. What channel was it on ? 573?

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Yep...as in the thread title!

 

[cforrest]

Someone is going to have to change the front page of the site, since the launch is on hold!

The Sea Launch countdown for the launch of the DIRECTV 11 mission is now on hold. We will update this page with the latest information as it becomes available.

Sea Launch Mission page - DIRECTV 11

 

[Stan Sherman]

Launch now on hold.
Sea Launch Mission page - DIRECTV 11

 

[JayPSU]

Ruh-roh.

 

[goaliebob99]

Dualy noted and updated! Wonder whats going on?

Rocket is still up there! Thats good news!

 

[charper1]

Maybe some weather brewing?

LAT 0°00' N - LON 154°00' W Launch Site

 

[tigerfan33]

Damn.

They usually say on the website what the delay is.

Hopefully will not be too long of a delay.

 

[goaliebob99]

Damn.

They usually say on the website what the delay is.

Hopefully will not be too long of a delay.

This doesnt sound to thrilling!

 

[charper1]

So generic; could be weather pattern, gauge, smell, anything.

 

[goaliebob99]

I see that the image updates with what the webcam shows... its now on its side That is not good news.

 

[JayPSU]

Yep, on its side now. I'd assume it's on its way back to the hangar. Needless to say it's going to be at LEAST a 48 hour delay. Better than lost in space though, I guess!

 

[charper1]

Yep, on its side now. I'd assume it's on its way back to the hangar. Needless to say it's going to be at LEAST a 48 hour delay. Better than lost in space though, I guess!

And if weather is headed that way better stowed that hanging in the breeze!

 

[cforrest]

There is no bad weather headed to the launch site. There is a disturbance to the NE of the site, putting the launch site in subsidence, which is why today it was very clear with little clouds.

Here is a good link:

Tropical Pacific Visible Imagery - Satellite Services Division

Water vapor loop, you can see how dry the upper levels are at the launch site.

Tropical Pacific Water Vapor Imagery - Satellite Services Division