Echostar X NOW IN ORBIT! AND AQUIRED!
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The launch event is in the EPG on my 811. It shows up on Channel 101 as "ECHO X LAUNCH (LIVE)" starting at 6:00 pm EST Sunday (2/12) and ending at 9:00 pm EST. Description is "Live broadcast of the launch of EchoStar X satellite aboard a Sea Launch (Zenit-3SL) launch vehicle."7720driver said:
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Quoting the Current Launch Page from Sea Launch's web site...
At least the Webcam feeds are still live
Cheers,
At least the Webcam feeds are still live
Cheers,
And just looked at 12 CST (my time) the whole rocket is in the hanger again.
Last time I looked (some time last night) it was laid down but still out side.
Last time I looked (some time last night) it was laid down but still out side.
I dont understand how launch pad can have issues... that would stop the liftoff of the rocket. if the rocket takes off what will it do tip the thing??? that would be funny I seriously would think a land based launch site would be better as these issues wouldnt happen
I seriously would think a land based launch site would be better as these issues wouldnt happen goaliebob99 said:I dont understand how launch pad can have issues... that would stop the liftoff of the rocket. if the rocket takes off what will it do tip the thing??? that would be funny
I don't know the specifics of the current Sea Launch problem but land based launch sites are very similar to what Sea Launch uses and have similar problems. For example all launch pads have hold down mechanisms for the launch vehicles and these have to work correctly for the launch vehicle to leave the pad cleanly. Otherwise the engines on the launch vehicle are started and would need to overcome these hold down mechanisms. A definite bad day from a performance standpoint. There are also mechanisms for the umbilicals to the launch vehicle to separate at the proper time that are also needed for a clean liftoff. Launching from the equator as Sea Launch does has significant launch vehicle performance advantages over launches from Cape Canaveral or sites over in Russia. That's why Arianne built their launch complex in South America on the equator. Of course the Arianne launch vehicles have had a great number of problems in terms of launch vehicle availability. Recall all the delays for the one Spaceway launch for DirecTV. Certainly launching out at sea could have some significant logistical problems because it is probably harder to have repairs performed and spare parts available if needed. As someone who has worked with launch vehicles, I do think the method that Sea Launch uses is very innovative and cost effective.
Maybe Tom was right. A little Viagra in the old fuel cell, maybe a little Enzyte too. Get it up and keep it straight.
Bound to launch sometime!
Bound to launch sometime!
Currently the currents are too strong to support a launch! Look like launch will happen on Wednesday.
Source: Tech chat chl 101 Feb 13th 805PM
Source: Tech chat chl 101 Feb 13th 805PM
Hey, I forgot about Enzyte.
Perhaps they could buy some of this footage from Dish to use in their next Bob commercial.
These launches are sure are nerve wracking.
Perhaps they could buy some of this footage from Dish to use in their next Bob commercial.
These launches are sure are nerve wracking.
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I'm sorry but if I keep a boner for 4 hours, I aint calling my doctor
I'm flying to LA and become a porn star
I'm flying to LA and become a porn star
Iceberg said:I'm sorry but if I keep a boner for 4 hours, I aint calling my doctor
I'm flying to LA and become a porn star
ROFL
This is SOOOO of topic....but funny as hell.
