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Analoguesat · 23-09-07, 09:34 PM

Initial details for the October 2nd flight:

The Ariane 5 GS launcher for Arianespace's fourth flight of 2007 completed its build-up today with the installation of Intelsat 11 as its upper payload.

During activity inside the Final Assembly Building at Europe's Spaceport, the upper payload "stack" was placed atop its Ariane 5. This positioned the Intelsat 11 satellite - along with its protective payload fairing and the Sylda 5 dispenser system - over the Optus D2 spacecraft, which was installed earlier on Ariane 5's central core stage.

The flight plan for Arianespace's October 2 launch calls for the dual satellite payload to be deployed in a multi-step process during the 32-minute mission. Separation of Ariane 5's payload fairing will occur approximately 3 minutes after liftoff, followed 24 minutes later by Intelsat 11's deployment.

The canister-shaped Sylda 5 dispenser will then be released, exposing Optus D2 for its release approximately 32 minutes into the mission.

This 178th flight of an Ariane launcher will carry a total payload weight of approximately 5,850 kg, which includes 4,830 kg. for the two satellites, plus the associated satellite installation hardware, and the SYLDA 5 deployment system.

Intelsat 11 is to host Latin America's premiere video programmers and the region's largest DTH (direct-to-home) platform. It carries a hybrid payload composed of 16 C-band and 18 Ku-band transponders for the Washington, D.C.-headquartered Intelsat.

Optus D2 is to be operated by Australian-based Optus - enabling the development of new business opportunities for the direct-to-home market, new data services and services bundling. Positioned at an orbital slot of 152 deg. East, it will have an operational life of 15-plus years.

Analoguesat · 23-09-07, 09:44 PM

Launch window times:

Launch window details:

GMT
Between
09:29 p.m. and
10:14 p.m.
on October 2, 2007

Paris, France
Between
11:29 p.m. and
00:14 a.m.
on October 2-3, 2007

Washington, D.C.
Between
05:29 p.m. and
06:14 p.m.
on October 2, 2007

Kourou,
French Guiana
Between
06:29 p.m. and
07:14 p.m.
on October 2, 2007

Sydney, Australia
Between
07:29 a.m. and
08:14 a.m.
on October 3, 2007

23-09-07, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Optus D2 / Intelsat 11 Ariane 5 launch Initial details for the October 2nd flight: The Ariane 5 GS launcher for Arianespace's fourth flight of 2007 completed its build-up today with the installation of Intelsat 11 as its upper payload. During activity inside the Final Assembly Building at Europe's Spaceport, the upper payload "stack" was placed atop its Ariane 5. This positioned the Intelsat 11 satellite - along with its protective payload fairing and the Sylda 5 dispenser system - over the Optus D2 spacecraft, which was installed earlier on Ariane 5's central core stage. The flight plan for Arianespace's October 2 launch calls for the dual satellite payload to be deployed in a multi-step process during the 32-minute mission. Separation of Ariane 5's payload fairing will occur approximately 3 minutes after liftoff, followed 24 minutes later by Intelsat 11's deployment. The canister-shaped Sylda 5 dispenser will then be released, exposing Optus D2 for its release approximately 32 minutes into the mission. This 178th flight of an Ariane launcher will carry a total payload weight of approximately 5,850 kg, which includes 4,830 kg. for the two satellites, plus the associated satellite installation hardware, and the SYLDA 5 deployment system. Intelsat 11 is to host Latin America's premiere video programmers and the region's largest DTH (direct-to-home) platform. It carries a hybrid payload composed of 16 C-band and 18 Ku-band transponders for the Washington, D.C.-headquartered Intelsat. Optus D2 is to be operated by Australian-based Optus - enabling the development of new business opportunities for the direct-to-home market, new data services and services bundling. Positioned at an orbital slot of 152 deg. East, it will have an operational life of 15-plus years. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

23-09-07, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Optus D2 / Intelsat 11 Ariane 5 launch Launch window times: Launch window details: GMT Between 09:29 p.m. and 10:14 p.m. on October 2, 2007 Paris, France Between 11:29 p.m. and 00:14 a.m. on October 2-3, 2007 Washington, D.C. Between 05:29 p.m. and 06:14 p.m. on October 2, 2007 Kourou, French Guiana Between 06:29 p.m. and 07:14 p.m. on October 2, 2007 Sydney, Australia Between 07:29 a.m. and 08:14 a.m. on October 3, 2007 __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!