DirecTV 11 undergoes mission preparation, gets pictured
Considering that DirecTV 11 was actually delayed until Q1 of 2008, we're a bit antsy to see it actually lift off this go 'round. Needless to say, the half dozen images of the rocket being rolled onto the launch deck and erected on the launch pad during final testing is a pretty good sign that things are going to plan. No word yet on exactly when this thing will head for space, but judging by the shots in the read link, we're guessing it'll be sooner rather than later.
[Thanks, Vanbrothers]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Josh @ Feb 28th 2008 12:11AM
Everyone else better pick up their game, DirecTV's got even more bandwidth on the way. I may have to switch if this ends up causing a significant differential in HD channels.
chop @ Feb 28th 2008 2:35AM
what channels will this bring? is it the "coming soon" abc family, disney channels in hd that are listed on their site? curious because i just subscribed to directv with all their hd channels after leaving dishnet
syphix @ Feb 28th 2008 7:45AM
"...we're guessing it'll be sooner rather than later."
Guess again...there may be a delay due to a "problem"...
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=11966&posts=6&start=1
(poster "anik" is a reliable source, according to those following D11 closely)
More discussion:
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=92610&page=26
ih8aol @ Feb 28th 2008 10:11AM
Hopefully this will finally bring my HD locals. We are 117 on the list but there seems to be numbers higher up the list that has their HD locals already.