DIRECTV Satellite Discussion DLA-1 @95W

I assume the launch window is what allows them to hold the countdown at 3 minutes or whatever while they check on something and then resume the countdown where they left off? So long as the hold doesn't exceed the length of the launch window, they're fine?

 

Yeah, in general something to that effect;

From my understanding, launch windows for commercial satellite launches like this anyway, is the time allotted for the launch to properly and safely take place due to possible variances in the countdown from things like technical glitches, weather conditions, availability of ground resources, down range air and ground clearance, availability of lighting (if needed) etc.

 

And very important "safe corridor" to payloads and second stage of the vehicle from ground to destination.

 

The broadcast for the launch is on 9551 and starts at 4pm EDT.

 

Nice ...

I'm mildly surprised DIRECTV is even bothering to openly broadcast it here in the states considering that this satellite is only relevant to their Latin American service.

Anyway, also for those interested and not near their TVs, as a reminder the webcast from Arianespace for the launch is here;

http://www.arianespace.tv/

Begins at about 4:45 PM EST about 15 min before the opening of the launch window at 5:00 PM EST.

 

Appears to be at 4:30 PM EST

 

I am getting 721 on this channel.

 

Same here ....

Guess DIRECTV isn't going to let regular subs. see after all ....

 

Does the broadcast starts at 5, or is the take off at five? I am not getting any feed from the live webcast

 

On to the PC to watch the web-cast then

The web-cast is supposed to start at 4:45 PM which is 15 min. before the 1 hr. and 15 min launch window begins at at 5:00 EST

 

It's on now ...

 

Thanks! Watching now

 

I'm not getting either Directv 9551 or Arianespace streams.

edit: I've now got the internet stream.

 

Oh well ... in a hold at T-7 sec. right before the beginning of the "automated sequence" due to what looks like weather problems

 

It should be a spectacular night launch now.

 

Wonder what the status board "no-go" red light on the IS30/DLA-1 satellite is about?

 

Not to jinx this, but if things go sour, (weather) can they cancel the launch?

 

NM T-6

 

Countdown Resumed
I guess it will go now.

 

Yep, here we go ...