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КА EchoStar XI

 
EchoStar XI - построенный компанией Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) мощностью 20 кВт спутник и предназначенный для расширения возможностей сети DISH Network. EchoStar XI - спутник прямого вещания (DBS), созданный для филиала корпорации DISH Network Corporation. Данный спутник будет пятым по счету космическим аппаратом, созданным SS/L в парке спутников DISH. Спутник EchoStar XI базируется на отработанной в космосе платформе 1300 разработки SS/L, которая поддерживает широкий диапазон спутниковых услуг и является рекордсменкой по надежности работы. Для бесперебойного обеспечения электроэнергией разработаны высокоэффективные и легкие солнечные батареи. После проведения запуска и орбитальных проверок новый спутник обеспечит увеличение объема програм-мирования и услуг, предоставляемых компанией DISH Network. DISH Network Corporation предоставляет спутниковое телевидение для более 13,78 миллионов заказчиков, причем эта компания на семь лет обогнала большинство компаний кабельной связи. Пользователи услуг DISH Network также имеют доступ к лучшим цифровым видео рекордерам (DVRs), к сотням видео- и аудиоканалам, большинству международных каналов в США, к ведущему в секторе интерактивному TV, латиноамериканским программам и к лучшим спортивным программам и кинофильмам на жестких дисках. DISH Network предлагает ряд пакетных и ценовых услуг, включая самые низкие в Америке цены на цифровую связь, услуги высокоскоростного Интернета и бесплатное усовершенствование лучших в отрасли HD DVR. DISH Network включена в индекс Nasdaq-100 (NDX) и названа одной из лучшей среди 300 компаний.


Satellite Delivery to Sea Launch Home Port

Satellite Delivery to Sea Launch Home Port

Satellite Delivery to Sea Launch Home Port

Satellite Delivery to Sea Launch Home Port

 

Satellite Delivery to Sea Launch Home Port

In late May, Space Systems/Loral delivers the EchoStar XI satellite to Sea Launch Home Port, where it is brought into the Payload Processing Facility for tests, fueling and then encapsulation by a payload fairing.
The satellite arrives from Palo Alto, Calif., in a large container on a special-purpose flatbed truck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration

Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration

Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration

 The satellite is ready for integration with a Zenit-3SL vehicle. It is now encapsulated in a payload fairing and the spacecraft team moves this Payload Unit out of the Payload Processing Facility, onto a specially designed transporter. At the forward end of this transporter is an air conditioning unit that maintains required air temperature and pressure.
Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration The payload team commemorates the moment with a photo before resuming operations.

Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration

Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration

Payload Transfer from Payload Processing to Rocket Integration

The transporter rolls down the road at Home Port to the stern ramp of the Sea Launch Commander. Here on the ship, in the rocket assembly area, the Payload Unit is mated with the upper stage of the rocket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Zenit-3SL vehicle is fully integrated and ready for transfer from the Sea Launch Commander to the Odyssey Launch Platform.

The Zenit-3SL vehicle is fully integrated and ready for transfer from the Sea Launch Commander to the Odyssey Launch Platform.

The Zenit-3SL vehicle is fully integrated and ready for transfer from the Sea Launch Commander to the Odyssey Launch Platform. An orange hose connects the payload unit to the airconditioning system, to ensure the satellite has consistent temperature and pressure at all times. Large yellow brackets connected to cables attach to points on the first and second stages for lifting up to the hangar on the platform.

The lifting operation gets underway.

The lifting operation gets underway.

The lifting operation gets underway.

the cranes lift the rocket up to the hangar

the cranes lift the rocket up to the hangar

When the cranes lift the rocket up to the hangar, the rocket is lowered onto the transport-erector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the stern of the Launch Platform. The rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the stern of the Launch Platform.

the transporter-erector lifts the rocket to a vertical position on the launch pad.

the transporter-erector lifts the rocket to a vertical position on the launch pad.

the transporter-erector lifts the rocket to a vertical position on the launch pad.

the transporter-erector lifts the rocket to a vertical position on the launch pad.

the transporter-erector lifts the rocket to a vertical position on the launch pad.

After the team checks all items in the process, the transporter-erector lifts the rocket to a vertical position on the launch pad. The rocket remains at the pad through a series of tests and is then brought down and prepared for departure to the launch site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testing continues through the night, before the rocket is lowered and returned to the hangar for transit.

Testing continues through the night, before the rocket is lowered and returned to the hangar for transit.

Testing continues through the night, before the rocket is lowered and returned to the hangar for transit.

Testing continues through the night, before the rocket is lowered and returned to the hangar for transit.

Testing continues through the night, before the rocket is lowered and returned to the hangar for transit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odyssey Launch Platform

With all preparations completed, the Odyssey Launch Platform is ready to set sail.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

The Odyssey eases away from the pier and makes its turn, past the Sea Launch Commander and the Payload Processing Facility, and out of the port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sea Launch team gathers on the pier for traditional farewell remarks and the team readiness poll. The Sea Launch team gathers on the pier for traditional farewell remarks and the team readiness poll.
Dan Dubbs (at right), deputy vice president launch operations, offers remarks, acknowledging the team's acheivements with Ivan Klychnik (at left) translating. Dan Dubbs (at right), deputy vice president launch operations, offers remarks, acknowledging the team's acheivements with Ivan Klychnik (at left) translating.

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