Author Topic: LIVE: Soyuz ST-B Flight VS08 - O3b-F2 (FM3/6/7/8) - July 10th, 2014 (Read 54360 times)

aga · « **Reply #120 on:** 07/10/2014 08:57 pm »

sats 2&4 sep

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #121 on:** 07/10/2014 08:57 pm »

There go the first two!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #122 on:** 07/10/2014 09:02 pm »

Uh oh. Webcast's died for me. Ok got it back.

aga · « **Reply #123 on:** 07/10/2014 09:03 pm »

still working for me

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #124 on:** 07/10/2014 09:06 pm »

BBQ mode.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #125 on:** 07/10/2014 09:14 pm »

Oh there was a quick fourth burn.

aga · « **Reply #126 on:** 07/10/2014 09:14 pm »

4th fregat burn

aga · « **Reply #127 on:** 07/10/2014 09:15 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 07/10/2014 09:14 pm

Oh there was a quick fourth burn.

yes, that was a little bit confusing... they had the orange title but no burn animation...

aga · « **Reply #128 on:** 07/10/2014 09:20 pm »

sats separated...
happy people

aga · « **Reply #129 on:** 07/10/2014 09:20 pm »

and separation image...

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #130 on:** 07/10/2014 09:21 pm »

And there go to other two. Many congrats to all involved!

aga · « **Reply #131 on:** 07/10/2014 09:23 pm »

they're having fun with the messages

congratz to all involved

robertross · « **Reply #132 on:** 07/11/2014 02:07 am »

My congrats to the teams, and many thanks for the coverage!

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #133 on:** 07/11/2014 03:50 am »

Arianespace advances O3b Networks’ revolutionary vision with another Soyuz launch success

July 10, 2014 – Soyuz Flight VS08

O3b Networks’ mission to bridge the digital divide marked a significant step forward with today’s Arianespace Soyuz flight that deployed its next four satellites – which will complete the basic constellation for this customer’s pioneering connectivity service and help make the O3b vision a reality.

The launch success – which had a total payload lift performance of more than 3,200 kg. – continues the partnership between Arianespace and O3b Networks, and builds upon the on-target Soyuz mission that orbited O3b’s initial four spacecraft in June 2013.

This fruitful collaboration was highlighted by Arianespace Chairman and CEO Stéphane Israël during comments from the Spaceport’s mission control center, in which he noted O3b Networks is one of the 40 satellite operators to date that have selected Arianespace to start their business. He added: “Behind that choice, there is of course a true recognition of the reliability and availability of our launch systems.”

Soyuz is the medium-lift member of Arianespace’s launcher family operated from French Guiana, joined by the heavy-lift Ariane 5 and lightweight Vega. For today’s mission, it delivered O3b Networks’ satellites during a flight lasting 2 hours and 22 minutes – which included multiple burns of the Fregat upper stage, with the four passengers released in two phases from a dispenser system.

The latest O3b Networks connectivity satellites are equipped with Ka-band transponders. Along with the four spacecraft launched last year, they form the network framework to provide billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries with low-cost, high-speed, low-latency Internet and mobile connectivity.

O3b Networks’ satellite constellation is fully scalable to meet market demand and operates from a medium-orbit altitude of 8,062 km. From this low altitude, latency is dramatically reduced – bringing it on par with a long-haul fiber transmission. The O3b spacecraft were designed, integrated and tested by Thales Alenia Space.

With the presence of top officials in the mission control center for today’s launch, Israël also reaffirmed Arianespace’s commitment to continue delivering tailor-made launch solutions with O3b’s specific requirements.

Speaking after the satellites’ separation was confirmed, O3b Networks CEO Steve Collar thanked all those involved with the mission success – and gave a special acknowledgement to the Arianespace and Thales Alenia Space leadership in attendance. “The relationship that we have is a unique one – it’s one of partnership, one of cooperation, one of openness and one of friendship,” he added.

Arianespace continues to set the standard in launch services worldwide. With the Soyuz, Ariane 5 and Vega launchers fully operational at the Spaceport in French Guiana, it is the only launch services company capable of delivering any payload into any orbit – from the smallest spacecraft to the largest geostationary satellites, as well as satellite clusters for constellations and cargo missions to the International Space Station.

Today’s Soyuz success marked the medium-lift vehicle’s eighth flight from the Spaceport since its 2011 introduction at French Guiana, as well as the fifth Arianespace mission from this equatorial launch site in 2014 – for which a total of 12 flights are planned with Soyuz, Ariane 5 and Vega during the year.

The next mission in Arianespace’s 2014 manifest is the July 24 Ariane 5 flight that will deliver Europe’s fifth, and final, Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) for servicing of the International Space Station. The ATV program – managed by the European Space Agency (ESA) – is part of Europe’s contribution to the International Space Station’s operation.

http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1182.asp

jacqmans · « **Reply #134 on:** 07/11/2014 07:13 am »

Arianespace launches O3b satellites on Soyuz mission

Kourou, July 10, 2014

On Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 3:55 pm local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully performed its second launch for O3b Networks, following the successful launch of the operator's first four satellites last year. With this eighth Soyuz launch from the Guiana Space Center, all successful, Arianespace proves its long-term support for new operators and helps reduce the world's digital divide.

O3b, a mission to provide low-cost, high-speed Internet access to the “other 3 billion” people on Earth

Arianespace lofted four more satellites in the O3b constellation (the "Other 3 billion") into an equatorial orbit. Built by Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor, these four satellites will enable O3b Networks to supply broadband Internet access at moderate prices to emerging markets in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia and the Middle East, totaling nearly 150 countries surrounding the equator where broadband access is rarely available. Following this launch, the O3b constellation will be deployed in its initial configuration and will be fully operational.

Arianespace's partnership with O3b clearly reflects one of the company's basic values, namely making the benefits of space available to people on Earth.

Arianespace, trusted partner for new operators

Arianespace has long supported new operators as they enter the market, by providing services tailored to their specific requirements, backed by launch systems renowned for their reliability and availability. For O3b Networks, Arianespace and partners developed a special technique to deploy these satellites into equatorial orbit, combining a dedicated multiple launch configuration and an optimized launch campaign. Furthermore, access to an export credit arrangement facilitated project financing. Arianespace is already gearing up for a third O3b launch, scheduled for the first quarter of 2015.

Arianespace, the global benchmark in launch services

With the Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega launchers fully operational at the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana, Arianespace is the only launch services company in the world capable of launching all payloads into all orbits, from the smallest spacecraft to the largest geostationary satellites, as well as satellite clusters for constellations and cargo missions to the International Space Station. Arianespace continues to set the standard in launch services for all operators, and guarantee independent access to space.

Shortly after the official announcement of the orbital injection of the four O3b satellites, Stéphane Israël, Chairman and CEO of Arianespace, said: "We are very proud of our role in this outstanding project, which will reduce the digital divide by supplying broadband Internet access to populations in equatorial regions. I would like to thank O3b, a key customer for Arianespace, for continuing to place their trust in us for the second phase of constellation deployment, which transforms their innovative vision into a reality. I would also like to congratulate Thales Alenia Space for the timely availability of the satellites, and our Russian partners for the unmatched reliability of the Soyuz launcher.

I would like to thank the ground industrialists, CNES/CSG teams, and the space center staff for their efforts on this fifth successful launch of the year. Thank you to the Arianespace teams for this latest success. More than ever, this reinforces Arianespace’s position as the world leader in space transportation in the framework of an exceptional year."

O3b satellites

The satellite constellation operated by O3b Networks Limited is injected into equatorial orbit, and will provide broadband Internet access to emerging markets in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Pacific and the Middle East, totaling nearly 150 countries.
O3b Networks will provide telecom operators with trunking capacity and connectivity for mobile networks at rates and response times equal to fiber-optic networks.

Placed in an equatorial orbit at an altitude of 8,062 km, these Ka-band satellites will offer low-cost, high-speed telecommunications and Internet access to the "other 3 billion" people on our planet who do not yet enjoy broadband access.
The satellites in the O3b constellation, each weighing about 700 kg at launch, were designed, tested and integrated by Thales Alenia Space.

http://www.arianespace.com/news-press-release/2014/7-10-2014-VS08-success.asp

jacqmans · « **Reply #135 on:** 07/11/2014 07:14 am »

O3b satellites successfully launched

O3b confirms that its four satellites have been successfully launched from French Guiana.

Le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), Kourou, French Guiana: O3b confirms that its four satellites have been successfully launched from the Space Center in French Guiana.

O3b CEO Steve Collar said: “We are thrilled at the successful launch of our satellites. They will now go through a period of in-orbit testing before being fully integrated into our network as we continue to bring customers up across the world. The exciting O3b journey continues and we are already looking forward to our third launch early next year.”

Launch footage: http://bit.ly/1rZBNth

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #136 on:** 07/11/2014 09:58 am »

With this launch, there is no more Soyuz-ST launchers in Guyane. Do we know when the next ones should be delivered ?

anik · « **Reply #137 on:** 07/11/2014 10:22 am »

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 07/11/2014 09:58 am

With this launch, there is no more Soyuz-ST launchers in Guyane

Soyuz-ST-B for next launch is in CSG.

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #138 on:** 07/11/2014 10:27 am »

Really ? When was delivery ?? I've counted eight launchers delivered :

- two on 25th November 2009, used for VS02 and VS04,
- two on 18th June 2011, used for VS01 and VS03,
- two on 2nd October 2012, used for VS05 and VS06,
- two on 19th July 2013. One of them was used for VS07, so I'd assumed that the second one has been used for VS08.

Artyom. · « **Reply #139 on:** 07/11/2014 04:09 pm »

The liftoff posters: