Direct TV 5 Launch Information

[John Corn]

DirecTV-5 is set to launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Launch Complex 81, Pad 24 on Monday 5/6 at 1:00PM EDT (11:00 pm local time). Launch video can be seen at the ILS web site, starting 1/2 hour prior to scheduled launch.

Click here for more information (http://www.iian.ibeam.com/events/cci001/050602a_sj/)

[EricG]

Does D* televise the launch to subs like E* did?

[Edward E Suleski]

I wish they would add some other programming to the line-up when this sat starts running something besides locals.perhaps they could add some more movie channels?

[Joe B]

Yes, they should add the Discovery HD channel !!!

[JohnH]

Has been rescheduled for the same time tuesday.