Say it ain't so! Just hours after DISH Network's AMC-14 launch
went awry, along comes word that the
looming DirecTV 11 launch has officially been delayed (
again, sort of). According to a blurb on Sea Launch's own website, the "mission is now on hold." Further reports clarify that an undisclosed "issue" is causing the holdup, and Sea Launch will be updating with information as its team investigates. Unfortunately, your guess is as good as ours as to when this bird will finally get airborne.
[Thanks, Tig]
Read - Sea Launch postpones DirecTV 11 satellite launch
Read - Sea Launch's statement
posted Mar 17th 2008 at 11:19AM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Galley @ Mar 17th 2008 11:45AM
When you're dealing with a $400 million satellite, you don't want to take any chances.
andyj @ Mar 17th 2008 11:47AM
DirecTV can burn in hell. I hope when the new rocket launches it crashes into their headquarters and puts them in financial ruin.
2 year contracts without informing the customer when they sign up for HD service? Leased receivers when you buy them for full price from a Consumer Electronics store?
You have got to be kidding me. Go away DirecTV, once cable gets the NFL back you are done.
Ryan @ Mar 17th 2008 12:16PM
The DirecTV CSR was straightforward in informing me of the two-year contract when I signed up. Not that I didn't already know that, as it was also listed on their web site. I already have two-year contracts for my DSL and cell phone, so what's one more? It's well worth it to me since I save $25/month over cable and have lots more channels.
Jeff N. @ Mar 17th 2008 4:03PM
If you are complaining about DirecTV you must be young. Before DirecTV there was only cable and the options were zero. The service was awful. The picture quality was awful.
I'm glad DirecTV exists.
Earl Bonovich @ Mar 17th 2008 12:04PM
A bit bitter andyj?
What price did you pay for themat the Consumer Eletronics store? The $199 or the full price ownership price of $499 (or $800+ when they were first release).
The 2 year commitment is only for the addition of an advanced receiver, not when you just add HD service to your account (if you already had the equipment, but didn't have HD activated)
Anyway, back on topic...
I have received confirmation that this is not expected to be a lengthy extended delay, and was more of a minor... "lets make sure that is right" delay.
Hooterman @ Mar 17th 2008 3:51PM
Hey Earl, I didn't know you posted on Engadget as well.
Thanks for the update.
Jeff N. @ Mar 17th 2008 4:07PM
Thanks for the update Earl.
Earl Bonovich @ Mar 17th 2008 4:13PM
No problem with the updates, and yes... I try to get around.. :)
To keep up on the latest, almost in BLOG style... we have a bunch of people that are constantly watching the webcam, checking other sites, ect...
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1502881
As of right now... the launch appears to now be on Wednesday