Author Topic: FAILURE: Sea Launch - Intelsat 27 - February 1, 2013 (0656UTC) (Read 169207 times)

gwiz · « **Reply #20 on:** 01/26/2013 12:44 pm »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/26/2013 07:00 am

looks like they have just revamped their company website[/url], and it looks spectacular!

May look better, but I'm sure they're now giving less data about each mission.

Salo · « **Reply #21 on:** 01/26/2013 06:50 pm »

26 January 2013
We Meet Again

After six days at sea, the Sea Launch ACS has finally caught up to the launch platform (LP). The LP, which had a five day head start, travels at half the speed of the ACS. We will now travel the last 600 miles in tandem to the launch site. The map below shows our position at sea. The Intelsat and Boeing Satellite Team were taken by helicopter today to the LP. Some were offloaded to begin initial health checks on the satellite and others conducted an aerial site survey of the LP.

Prior to the helicopter operations, all personnel were required to take a training and safety class by Sea Launch. (See picture below)

Contributor: Brian Sing, Intelsat’s senior program manager for space systems acquisition

Posted by Jules Trapp at 10:29 AM

http://blog.intelsat.com/2013/01/we-meet-again.html

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #22 on:** 01/27/2013 04:18 am »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/26/2013 08:47 am

Quote from: anik on 01/24/2013 08:21 am
The launch is planned at 06:55:59 UTC on February 1st.

I have my doubts on the one day slip: this NOTAM issued 15 hours ago does not show a delay for the launch.

A0026/13 - DUE TO SEA LAUNCH WITHIN: AREA BOUNDED BY: 0012N14610W 0012S14610W 0012S14825W 0012N14825W 0012N14610W AND AREA BOUNDED BY: 0020N14330W 0020S14330W 0020S14620W 0020N14620W 0020N14330W THOSE AREAS ARE DANGEROUS ZONES DURING ACTIVITY ATS ROUTE B454 NOT AVAILABLE. SFC - UNL, 31 JAN 06:10 2013 UNTIL 31 JAN 08:30 2013. CREATED: 25 JAN 18:22 2013

Sea Launch just confirmed on their website that the launch did move to February 1st.

Salo · « **Reply #23 on:** 01/27/2013 07:11 pm »

http://www.sea-launch.com/missions-q11134-.aspx

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #24 on:** 01/28/2013 06:52 am »

This report seems to say that Sea Launch would have been ready to launch by Jan. 29 if all operations went well (?), but somehow NASA was involved (?) and because of the delay of the TDRS-K launch (do the Atlas and Zenit share the same pyrotechnic control components?) (?) the launch has been delayed to Feb. 1. Can anyone explain what it means?

anik · « **Reply #25 on:** 01/28/2013 07:52 am »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/28/2013 06:52 am

Can anyone explain what it means?

Intelsat 27 launch was planned on January 31st (UTC). TDRS K was planned on January 30th (UTC). Both launches require an using of TDRSS for telemetry data. When TDRS K launch has been moved to January 31st (UTC) then Intelsat 27 has been moved to February 1st (UTC), because there should be a gap for TDRSS reconfiguration.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #26 on:** 01/28/2013 07:55 am »

Quote from: anik on 01/28/2013 07:52 am

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/28/2013 06:52 am
Can anyone explain what it means?

Intelsat 27 launch was planned on January 31st (UTC). TDRS K was planned on January 30th (UTC). Both launches require an using of TDRSS for telemetry data. When TDRS K launch has been moved to January 31st (UTC) then Intelsat 27 has been moved to February 1st (UTC), because there should be a gap for TDRSS reconfiguration.

Ah yes, I forgot that the launch of TDRS requires TDRS too.....

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #27 on:** 01/28/2013 07:45 pm »

Sea Launch Begins Countdown for Intelsat 27 Launch

Launch postponed by one day to accommodate NASA mission

Bern, Switzerland, January 28, 2013 – The launch of the Intelsat 27 communications satellite has been postponed by one day to Thursday, January 31st 22:56 Pacific Standard Time (06:56 UTC, on February 1st) at the opening of the 58-minute launch window. The delay is due to a conflict with NASA resources associated with the use of the Telemetry and Data Relay Satellite Systems (TDRSS) network used by Sea Launch for in flight telemetry tracking. This is due to the rescheduling of the Atlas V / TDRSS-K launch now set for January 30th.

The operational flexibility and capability of the Sea Launch system allowed for the ability to launch one day earlier, on January 29th – one day sooner than originally scheduled – but the TDRSS assets were not available for that date. This inherent flexibility sets the Zenit-3SL system uniquely apart from other launch service providers.

The Sea Launch and Energia Logistics teams have initiated the launch countdown sequence following arrival at its equatorial launch site on January 26th at 17:40 PST (01:40 UTC). Launch operations are now underway at the Equator, at 154 degrees West longitude. The Sea Launch Commander is positioned alongside the Launch Platform Odyssey, with the two vessels periodically connected by a link bridge that facilitates foot traffic between the vessels. A day before liftoff, the Zenit-3SL rocket will be erected on the launch pad for final tests of the launch system and spacecraft, prior to start of the terminal countdown.

During final preparations for liftoff, the platform will be evacuated, with all personnel positioned on the ship, three miles up range from the platform. At launch, the rocket will lift the 6,215-kilogram (13,702 lbs.) spacecraft to geosynchronous transfer orbit, on its way to a final orbital location at 304.5 degrees East longitude.

Based on the Boeing 702MP platform, Intelsat 27 is designed to provide 15 or more years of satellite service. The satellite will support media, mobility and government services for customers in North America, South America, the Atlantic Ocean region and Europe, and includes a UHF communications payload for use in military applications. The launch will mark Intelsat’s completion of the world’s first global broadband mobility platform, which will provide uninterrupted connectivity to customers at sea, on land and in the air.

Sea Launch will carry live coverage of this mission streaming video on the Sea Launch website, beginning approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled launch time, or 22:41 PST (06:41 UTC/GMT, February 1st). The webcast may be viewed at: www.sea-launch.com. Details of the spacecraft, its payload, as well as the launch vehicle’s mission profile, launch timelines, groundtrack, injection orbit, launch campaign highlights and mission album images can also be found on the Sea Launch website.

Salo · « **Reply #28 on:** 01/30/2013 02:53 pm »

29 January 2013
We Have Arrived

The Assembly Command Ship (ACS) and the launch platform (LP) have reached the launch site at the equator. We have begun prep for the L-72 hour countdown, and have been testing the fire suppression system and ground system equipment that will support the launch.

To achieve this, we must transport up to 30 engineers and technicians from the ACS to the LP. How does Sea Launch transport 30 personnel from one sea vessel to the other? The ACS comes within 50 feet and deploys a link bridge that will span across open seas to allow personnel to cross. This requires precision maneuvering by both vessels in heavy sea swells.

Check out how Sea Launch brings the link bridge over to the LP in this video.

Below, Sea Launch tests the fire suppression systems approximately 72 hours before launch.

Contributor: Brian Sing, Intelsat’s senior program manager for space systems acquisition

Posted by Jules Trapp at 3:58 PM

http://blog.intelsat.com/2013/01/we-have-arrived.html

Salo · « **Reply #29 on:** 01/31/2013 11:16 am »

30 January 2013
Final Preparations Begin

With the launch platform submerged and in position, the launch of Intelsat 27 is getting close. The rocket segment personnel are preparing the ground support equipment in preparation for today’s roll out. During the roll out from the hanger, the launch vehicle will be moved into a vertical position. In parallel, they are conducting the laborious process of prepping the rocket fuels in preparation for fueling operations on launch day.

Once all pre-launch activities are complete, the rocket is ready to roll on L-1 (day before launch). Boeing Satellite Systems and Intelsat will be on the launch pad in the early morning of L-1 to check on the satellite.

For an animation of what happens at lift-off through separation, click on this video for a two-minute overview of the mission (video courtesy of Sea Launch).

Contributor: Brian Sing, Intelsat’s senior program manager for space systems acquisition

Posted by Jules Trapp at 3:07 PM

http://blog.intelsat.com/2013/01/final-preparations-begin.html

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #30 on:** 01/31/2013 11:19 am »

Quote from: Salo on 01/31/2013 11:16 am

30 January 2013
Final Preparations Begin

With the launch platform submerged and in position, the launch of Intelsat 27 is getting close. The rocket segment personnel are preparing the ground support equipment in preparation for today’s roll out. During the roll out from the hanger, the launch vehicle will be moved into a vertical position. In parallel, they are conducting the laborious process of prepping the rocket fuels in preparation for fueling operations on launch day.

Once all pre-launch activities are complete, the rocket is ready to roll on L-1 (day before launch). Boeing Satellite Systems and Intelsat will be on the launch pad in the early morning of L-1 to check on the satellite.

For an animation of what happens at lift-off through separation, click on this video for a two-minute overview of the mission (video courtesy of Sea Launch).

Contributor: Brian Sing, Intelsat’s senior program manager for space systems acquisition

Posted by Jules Trapp at 3:07 PM

http://blog.intelsat.com/2013/01/final-preparations-begin.html

That is already done as the team works on the L-0 procedures.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #31 on:** 01/31/2013 04:52 pm »

Moved for live coverage (lots and lots of these this week!)

kevin-rf · « **Reply #32 on:** 01/31/2013 08:39 pm »

And I am sure Ed. will be commenting on how many are using russian engines

This will make three launches for the week?

edkyle99 · « **Reply #33 on:** 01/31/2013 09:46 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 01/31/2013 08:39 pm

And I am sure Ed. will be commenting on how many are using russian engines This will make three launches for the week?

Not only that, but they are all from the same engine family by the same company. NPO Energomash is becoming the world standard, at least this week!

Ed Kyle

jacqmans · « **Reply #34 on:** 01/31/2013 10:10 pm »

31 January 2013

Final Preparations Underway

Intelsat 27 was rolled out today to begin final preparations for launch, which is scheduled for Feb. 1 at 1:56 a.m. EST. So why did we travel 3,000 miles to the equator to launch Intelsat 27? First off, Sea Launch needs to drop the first and second stage and fairing over an unpopulated area, which the open waters of the Pacific are ideal for.

Satellites are generally launched with the direction of the earth’s rotation, allowing them to leverage the Earth’s natural rotational velocity. At the equator, this is where the earth’s diameter is the largest, and thus the benefit is greatest. Also, our geosynchronous satellites fly over the equator, so we don’t need to use precious fuel to take out any inclination. This leads to better performance to orbit, and that leads to better satellite life for Intelsat 27

Contributor: Brian Sing, Intelsat’s senior program manager for space systems acquisition

http://blog.intelsat.com/2013/01/is-27-final-prep-underway.html

jacqmans · « **Reply #35 on:** 01/31/2013 10:12 pm »

Launch Broadcast:

http://www.sea-launch.com/missions-q11132-Launch_Broadcast.aspx

jacqmans · « **Reply #36 on:** 01/31/2013 10:13 pm »

Prober · « **Reply #37 on:** 02/01/2013 03:48 am »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #38 on:** 02/01/2013 04:35 am »

Preview:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/02/sea-launch-zenit-3sl-launch-intelsat-27/

sdsds · « **Reply #39 on:** 02/01/2013 04:58 am »

T - 1 hour