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2nd Attempt: Hotbird 7A launch tonight Feb 24

  • 24-02-2006 11:07am
    #1
    Zaphod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,733 ✭✭✭


    Kourou, February 22, 2006

    Arianespace launch with SPAINSAT and HOT BIRDTM 7A:
    The liftoff is set for Friday, February 24

    Following the evaluation and replacement of a support equipment component, Arianespace has authorized a restart of the final countdown for its mission with the SPAINSAT and HOT BIRDTM 7A satellites.

    Liftoff of the Ariane 5 ECA launcher is now set for the night of Friday, February 24 at the opening of the following launch window:

    GMT: From 21h11 to 23h21 on February 24, 2006

    11.304, H, 27500, 3/4 on Hotbird 13E.
    Business TV: Apid 341, Vpid 340, PCR 340
    Between 10pm and 11.30pm.
    Possibly covered by Euronews as well.


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  • #2
    Zaphod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,733 ✭✭✭Zaphod


    The launch of Eutelsat's HOT BIRD™ 7A satellite, which was planned for February 24, 2006, has been postponed. At the request of Alcatel Alenia Space, a verification of the telemetry circuit is ongoing.

    Arianespace has therefore decided to postpone the launch with the HOT BIRDTM 7A and SPAINSAT payloads. A new launch date will be determined in the next few hours.


  • #3
    netwhizkid
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    Lets hope Ariane just don't go poof! Didn't they crash on lift-off a few times and destroy loads of satellites! :eek:


  • #4
    L1011
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    Including the original Hotbird 7, in fact ;)


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