ARIANE 5/ECA

Moin,

hier ein weiterer Kurzbericht über die Vorbereitung zum Start der *Ariane 5/ECA* mit *Satmex 6* und *Thaicom 5*.



Von Hektik keine Spur.


Jerry

Moin,




Mission Update von ARIANESPACE vom 18. Mai 2006:               

May 18, 2006

The record-setting Ariane 5 launcher is complete!

Launch team members "topped off" the Ariane 5 ECA heavy-lift launcher today by completing the integration of its record-setting dual satellite payload, which has a combined weight of approximately 8.3 metric tons.

Team members monitor the action as the Ariane 5`s upper payload component (in the background) is readied for its installation atop the launcher. This component contains the Satmex 6 satellite, which is encapsulated in the ogive-shaped Ariane 5 payload fairing. Inside the fairing, Satmex 6 is installed on a SYLDA 5 payload dispenser, which enables the upper payload component to be placed over the Thaicom 5 lower passenger. Thaicom 5 already has been mated to the Ariane 5, and is partly visible in the foreground.

The upper payload component containing Satmex 6 begins its final descent over the Thaicom 5 satellite, which sits on its cone-shaped payload adapter atop the Ariane 5 launcher. The "bending" effect at the bottom of the photo is due to the use of a fisheye camera lens. Thaicom 5 is the smaller of the two passengers on the upcoming Ariane 5 mission, with a liftoff mass set at 2,766 kg. Satmex 6`s estimated mass at liftoff is 5,456 kg.


 


Jerry

Moin,

hier noch einmal die geplante Startzeit für die *Ariane 5 ECA* mit *Satmex 6* und *Thaicom 5*, damit sie keiner vergisst:         
      
Launch Window:
KOUROU: From 06:09pm to 06:54pm on May 26, 2006.
GMT: From 09:09pm to 09:54pm on May 26, 2006.
PARIS: From 11:09pm to 11:54pm on May 26, 2006.
WASHINGTON: From 05:09pm to 05:54pm on May 26, 2006.
MEXICO: From 04:09pm to 04:54pm on May 26, 2006.
BANGKOK: From 04:09am to 04:54am on May 27, 2006.


Jerry

Als Ergänzung zu Jerry's Zeithinweise möchte ich noch den Link hinzufügen, uner dem man sich den Start ansehen kann (DSL-Verbindung empfohlen:

http://www.videocorner.tv/index.php?langue=en

Die Übertragung beginnt normalwerweise 20 min vor dem geplanten Startzeitpunkt und endet erst nach dem Aussetzen des zweiten Satelliten. Beginn also diesmal etwa 22:49 MESZ.

Obwohl ich schon Dutzende von Ariane-Starts gesehen habe, ist es doch immer wieder spannend zu verfolgen, ob alles klappt. Ist ja doch immer wieder eine Premiere. Und bitte alle die Daumen drücken!

roger 50

Mahlzeit!


Soeben ein iMehl von Arianespace:

"Liftoff of SATMEX 6 - THAICOM 5 is now set for Saturday, May 27, 2006
 
Evry, May 24, 2006. Following an equipment alert on the launch vehicle, Arianespace has decided to conduct complementary checks. Following the successful completion of these checks, Arianespace has decided to restart the final countdown for its mission with the SATMEX 6 and THAICOM 5 satellites.

Liftoff of the Ariane 5 ECA launcher is now set for the night of Saturday, May 27 at the opening of the following launch window:
> KOUROU: From 06:09pm to 06:54pm on May 27, 2006.
> GMT: From 09:09pm to 09:54pm on May 27, 2006.
> PARIS: From 11:09pm to 11:54pm on May 27, 2006.
> WASHINGTON: From 05:09pm to 05:54pm on May 27, 2006.
> MEXICO: From 04:09pm to 04:54pm on May 27, 2006.
> BANGKOK: From 04:09am to 04:54am on May 28, 2006.

Follow the launch live on the internet: http://www.videocorner.tv/index.php?langue=en
(Starting 20 minutes before lift-off).

Video streaming will be available in RealMedia and WindowsMedia formats."


Tschüssikovvski!

Moin,

so, nun scheint´s ja loszugehen.



Hier die Info von ARIANESPACE vom 26. Mai 2006.

A record-setting Ariane 5 moves to the launch zone

Preparations for Arianespace`s dual-satellite Ariane 5 mission shifted to the launch zone today as the completed heavy-lift vehicle was rolled out at Europe`s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Riding atop its massive launch table, Ariane 5 emerged from the Spaceport`s Final Assembly Building at 10:45 a.m. (local time in French Guiana), and covered the 2.5 km. distance to the ELA-3 launch zone in one hour.

In the photo above, Ariane 5 approaches its final position at the ELA-3 complex`s fixed tower (which is painted white with the red stripe), where the launch table will locked into position over the massive flame trenches. The dual rail system that links the Final Assembly Building (visible near the horizon in the background) with the launch zone is evident in this photograph, including the curved section of track that leads into the ELA-3 facility.



Jerry

Moin,

20.30 Uhr MEZ

The *Ariane 5 ECA* is ready for liftoff from the Spaceport´s ELA-3 launch zone.




Jerry

Moin,

die Liveübertragung kann man hier sehen >>>>>    



Jerry

Moin,

blitzsauber!

Wenn die Separationen ebenso klappen, dann war das ja wohl perfekt.

Jerry

Moin,

so, Ende gut, Alles gut!

Absolute Klasse.

Beide Separationen erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

Freuen wir uns auf den nächsten Start einer *Ariane 5*.

Jerry

Jo, absolute Klassse. Weltrekord!

Na, nach der leichten Enttäuschung heute mittag mit dem Problem der Klimanlage von COLUMBUS klingt der Tag für uns ja doch noch gut aus.

Freut mich persönlich natürlich besonders, daß unsere Bremer Oberstufe ESC-A wieder einwandfrei funktioniert hat. Und damit ist wieder ein winziges Teil von mir im Welttaum: ein Fingerabdruck!

Mehr von mir wird wohl nie da aben rumfliegen *seufz* :'(

roger50

Moin,

zum Ablauf des Starts hier noch eine Presseinformation aus Yahoo! Nachrichten:

Zitat gelöscht.


Jerry

Moin Roger,


Mehr von mir wird wohl nie da aben rumfliegen


Jacundi acti labores! (Cicero, De finibus 2,32)


Jerry

Moin Jerry,
Quis, quid, ubi?

Cicero? Mann, das ist mehr als 40 Jahre her, seit mir der übern Weg gelaufen ist!

Seither gilt nur noch (täglich): Errare humanum est!

Moin Roger,

bei mir erst 50 Jahre, hihi.

Cicero meinte: Angenehm blicke auf Deine Arbeiten zurück!

Jerry

Leute, ich kriege regelmässig Lust mich hier auf Russisch auszudrücken, doch ich weis ich werde nicht verstanden egal wie witzig ich bin, ich werde schon auf Deusch oft missverstanden   Wenn schon Fremdsprachereden, dan bitte mit der Entzifferung in Klammern hintendran, dann könne wir alle darüber uns amüsieren.  

Zu Ariane. Echt Sauber, konnte leider nicht die Lifeübertragungn mitverfolgen, habe aber schon früher welche gesehen gehabt, viel anderes wird es nicht sein.Freut mich sehr für die  Ariane. Besonderes gefählt mir eine etwas saubere Lösung der europäischen Starplattform mit dem Abführen von Gasstrahlen am Boden, Man kann die Rackete ununterbrochen vom Strat auf aus fast allen Blickrichtugnen sehen.

Moin Iljuscha,

habe aber schon früher welche gesehen gehabt, viel anderes wird es nicht sein.

Doch, das war ganz anders. Da war keine Hektik, da war keine übertriebene Freude oder angeberisches Gehabe; sondern das war einfach cool, sachlich und überzeugend.

Auch die Übertragung war so geführt.

Das war ganz ehrlich ein Genuss, diesen Start orginal mitzuerleben.

Da könnten *Einige* noch was von lernen.


Jerry

Moin,

von ARIANESPACE liegt folgende Nachricht vor:

nächster Start von *Ariane 5 ECA* (531 / V 172) am 11. August 2006 mit den Satelliten *Syracuse 3B* und JCSat 10* (es liegen mir hierüber keine Daten vor).

Beide Satelliten haben zusammen ein Gesamtgewicht von ~ 8250 kg und werden im GTO ausgesetzt.

Jerry

Moin,

in ARIANESPACE gibt es ein tolles Video über den Start und die Höhepunkte der Mission *Ariane 5/ECA* mit *Satmex 6* und *Thaicom 5* unter *Previous Launch*:

>>>>>


Jerry

Moin,

        

June 20, 2006

Ariane 5 ECA receives its increased-performance upper stage

Assembly of the Ariane 5 ECA for Arianespace`s next dual-satellite mission marked another milestone today when the launcher received its cryogenic ESC-A upper stage.

This stage, supplied by EADS Space Transportation, is an element of the upgraded propulsion system that provides increased lift capabilities for the Ariane 5 ECA. The ESC-A system is powered by Snecma Moteurs` proven third stage HM-7B cryogenic engine - which provided reliable service during its many years of service on the Ariane 4 launcher version.

In the photo at left, the ESC-A upper stage is hoisted inside the Launcher Integration Building at Europe`s Spaceport for installation atop the Ariane 5, which is partly visible in the background. The ESC-A upper stage burns for approximately 16 minutes during the Ariane 5 ECA`s mission, and it injects the launcher`s payload into orbit.

Satellite passengers for the upcoming Ariane 5 ECA flight - which is scheduled for August - are France`s Syracuse 3B new-generation military communications satellite and the JCSAT-10 telecom relay platform.

JCSAT-10 is a hybrid satellite, equipped with Ku-band high-power transponders and C-band medium-power transponders. Built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems of the U.S., JCSAT-10 will be located at 128 degrees East longitude and operated by JSAT Corporation of Japan.

Syracuse 3B was produced by Europe`s Alcatel Alenia Space for the French DGA defense procurement agency, and will operate in the SHF (super high frequency) and EHF (extremely high frequency) bands. The satellite has been hardened to resist nuclear attack and is to offer significantly enhanced service in terms of data throughput and resistance to countermeasures.





Jerry

Moin,

                

June 22, 2006

The Ariane 5 ECA completes its initial build-up at Europe`s Spaceport

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 ECA heavy-lift launcher for Arianespace`s August dual-satellite mission is complete following the integration of its vehicle equipment bay.

The vehicle equipment bay is lowered for its integration atop the Ariane 5 ECA.
The ring-shaped equipment bay, which weighs approximately 950 kg., was positioned atop the Ariane 5 ECA`s core stage during activity in the Launcher Integration Building at Europe`s Spaceport this week.

With a height of 1.13 meters, the EADS Astrium-built equipment bay contains the flight control unit, telemetry, power distribution systems and other elements for guidance, orientation and sequencing during the Ariane 5`s mission. Highly accurate laser gyros included in the guidance system provide Ariane 5 with the most accurate orbital injection of any commercial launch system.

Once the basic integration activities are complete, the Ariane 5 ECA will be ready for its transfer to the Spaceport`s Final Assembly Building, where the dual payload of France`s Syracuse 3B military communications satellite and the Japanese JCSAT-10 telecom relay platform will be installed.

Liftoff of the Ariane 5 ECA is set for August, and will be Arianespace`s third flight of the heavy-lift launcher in 2006.




The vehicle equipment bay is lowered for its integration atop the Ariane 5 ECA.


Jerry



    * 24.06.2006 - Sojous U/Progress M 57 mit Fracht zur ISS von Baikonour
    * 01.-19.07.2006 - Start US-Shuttle DISCOVERY zur ISS / STS 121 von CC
    * 22.07.2006 - Start Delta II 10L mit Satellit Stereo von CC
    * 22.07.2006 - Cassini bei Titan ~ 950 km Orbit # 21
    * 11.08.2006 - Start Ariane 5 ECA mit Satelliten Syracuse 3B und JCSat 10 von Kourou  
    * weitere Termine >>>>>

Moin,

neuste Info von ARIANESPACE:

                

July 14, 2006

The JCSAT-10 satellite arrives in French Guiana for its Ariane 5 ECA mission




The second payload for Arianespace`s upcoming Ariane 5 ECA dual-satellite mission is now at the Spaceport in French Guiana following this week`s arrival of the JCSAT-10 satellite for Japan`s JSAT Corporation.

JCSAT-10 is loaded on a flatbed truck for its transfer from Cayenne`s Rochambeau International Airport to the Spaceport.
This telecommunications relay platform was flown to Cayenne`s Rochambeau International Airport aboard a Ukrainian-built Antonov An-124 heavy-lift transport, and was subsequently transferred to the Spaceport for pre-launch preparations.

With a liftoff mass of approximately 4,048 kg., JCSAT-10 will provide supply fixed satellite services (FSS) for Japan,the Asia-Pacific region and Hawaii. The spacecraft was built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and will be positioned at 128 degrees East. It carries 30 Ku-band and 12C-band transponders.

JCSAT-10 will be the fifth JSAT Corp. satellite orbited by Ariane, following JCSAT-8 in March 2002, N-SAT-110 in October 2000, JCSAT-5 in December 1997 and JCSAT-1 in March 1989.

The JCSAT-10 spacecraft will be orbited along with the French Syracuse 3B military telecommunications relay platform, underscoring Ariane 5`s ability to accommodate dual payloads serving different missions and customers. Syracuse 3B, which currently is undergoing its checkout at the Spaceport, will weigh approximately 3,700 kg. at liftoff, and is to provide secure military communications with its payload of nine SHF (Super high frequency) and six EHF (extremely high frequency) transponders.

Liftoff of the Ariane 5 ECA with JCSAT-10 and Syracuse 3B is scheduled for an evening launch window on August 11.


Jerry

Moin,

die neueste Info von Arianespace:



Under the watchful eye of mission team members, the shipping container that protected JCSAT-10 during its U.S.-French Guiana airlift is opened in the S5C high bay of the Spaceport`s S5 facility. JCSAT-10 was built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and will have a liftoff mass of 4,048 kg.
JCSAT-10`s antenna array and feeds are seen in this photo as the satellite is lowered onto the cone-shape structure that serves as the installation interface with Ariane 5. To be operated by the Tokyo-based JSAT Corporation, JCSAT-10 carries 30 Ku-band and 12 C-band transponders for coverage over Japan, Asia-Pacific and Hawaii.




Jerry

Syracuse 3B is lowered onto the cone-shaped adapter that serves as the payload interface with Ariane 5.





This next mission, scheduled for August 11, will carry France`s Syracuse 3B military relay platform, along with the civilian JCSAT-10 telecommunications spacecraft for Japan`s JSAT Corporation.

Both satellites currently are undergoing their final check-out in the modern S5 satellite preparation facility at the Spaceport. This massive facility enables multiple spacecraft to be readied at the same time - with the ability to process sensitive satellites such as military payloads under conditions of total security.

Syracuse 3B will have a liftoff mass of approximately 3,700 kg., and is to operate in the SHF (super high frequency) and EHF (extremely high frequency) bands.

Produced by Europe`s Alcatel Alenia Space for the French DGA defense procurement agency, the satellite has been hardened to resist nuclear attack and is to offer significantly enhanced service in terms of data throughout and resistance to countermeasures.

jps