Astra 2E: Launch 30 September 2013

[Deso]

I suspect most people wish it well.

That may depend on it's footprint.

 

[M60]

Here goes folks....

 

[Lazarus]

Bicycle clips and brown trousers donned.

 

[Lazarus]

Looking GOOD

 

[skomedal]

I suspect most people wish it well.

Alternative options already in situ tried and tested

 

[Analoguesat]

And she flies

 

[Lazarus]

Not much action being covered. Too much "Blah"

 

[villager1971]

Agreed, the Ariannebroadcasts are better as they show all the info needed. Looks like they will be wrapping up shortly.

He's gotta be wearing the bow tie as a bet. He's no chance with his co-host in that outfit !

 

[Agorima]

Not much action being covered. Too much "Blah"

It's the American style

 

[Analoguesat]

Go Proton

Go Astra 2E



And I bet we hear that on the commentary tonight

I was right

 

[remlap]

Wonderful launch over at 5E glad I had the chance to watch the clean launch.

 

[skomedal]

And she flies

Early days yet, still to be tested and moved to final location to begin transmittions.

Sorry will use your trademark smiley

 

[tempo]

Orbital block separation confirmed by telemetry.
Now we have to wait 5 burns of Breeze-M, then separation of Astra 2E.

 

[Lazarus]

Glad she's on her way, but TV coverage is CRAP.

 

[Analoguesat]

Glad she's on her way, but TV coverage is CRAP.

Yeah well thats the yanks for you - the Ariane 5 coverage is much better.

 

[villager1971]

Oops, auto cue failure !

 

[Agorima]

I'm tired to hear the irritating American accent.

Edit: the program is over, finally.

So the launch went successful, am I right?

 

[timo_w2s]

Well that was fun, goodnight folks. Hope to hear more good news on Astra 2E's progress when I wake.

 

[MARK]

Oh well thats your lot....

 

[strs65]

I uploaded the video of the launch on youtube...