Nimiq 5 Launch Scheduled for September 18
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I can get excited about testing!
Another ticket punched along the path to getting into service.
I'm easily amused.
Thanks nelson61 and digiblur for the continuing updates. This schedule will fit in nicely with the Charlie Chat next week. Charlie should have a significant segment devoted to the new capacity and what it means for both local and national HD coverage.
Regards,
Fitzie
Regards,
Fitzie
Epoch:
Mon Oct 5 20:40:18 MDT 2009 d=3567.111325410 ep=09279.11132541
Moving East 2 degrees/day
Estimated Location: 75.6W
Left 82W Friday night or early Saturday - North American time.
Estimated 15 days from launch to completion of testing
Mon Oct 5 20:40:18 MDT 2009 d=3567.111325410 ep=09279.11132541
Moving East 2 degrees/day
Estimated Location: 75.6W
Left 82W Friday night or early Saturday - North American time.
Estimated 15 days from launch to completion of testing
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I am a bit surprised that Dish has not filed anything regarding moving the E-6 satellite to another slot e.g. 61.5 W. I hope the issue with knowing the amount of propellant on the satellite is not holding this up but it seems odd that Dish would just leave E-6 at 72.7 W.
Is it possible they already applied in Canada and we do not know yet? It seems like since it is a "Canadian" satellite now, they would have to ask Canada first...
I am sure Dish would have to coordinate moving E-6 elsewhere with both the Canadians and the FCC but the FCC process almost always takes much longer. If E-6 is going to be used for service in the U.S. from another slot then Dish needs approval from the FCC. Prior to the Nimiq 5 launch, Dish filed an application with the FCC to communicate with it during orbital circularization with its ground stations so it appears the authority of the FCC is quite broad.
navychop, you are quite right. Based on the latest reports of movement of Nimiq 5, the satellite "should" be in place by the time of the Charlie Chat. If past history is an indicator, Charlie "will" discuss the implications for HD programming in some detail on the next Chat...but we can't be sure until it happens.
Best regards,
Fitzie
He will probably say that new HD will be coming soon but won't say what channels they are and that will be the end of it.
Charlie has been known to throw channel logos up on the screen of up coming channels. Don't be surprised if he is in a throwing mood on Monday.
Epoch: Wed Oct 7 20:32:02 (8:32PM) MDT 2009 ep=09281.10
155 KM below Geostationary
Estimated Current Location: 71.6 West
155 KM below Geostationary
Estimated Current Location: 71.6 West
Wow, for the first time, with accurate NORAD data, we can say PUT ON THE BRAKES, YOU HAVE GONE TOO FAR.
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