Twoply 0 #1 August 8, 2007 I never hear of any launches to get a new verizon wireless or Fox news satellite into orbit. Why is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 August 8, 2007 QuoteI never hear of any launches to get a new verizon wireless or Fox news satellite into orbit. Why is that? quite a few launches are not done in the states, we do a few here in OZ and there are a bunch done in Europe tooYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psipike02 0 #3 August 9, 2007 It also depends on the type of orbit they will be entering (LEO, Polar, Equatorial, etc.) as they have to leave from different sites to reach the correct inclination. Also how interesting is it to hear "Verizon launched a new satellite today....*crickets*." A space shuttle or global imaging/weather satellite/phoenix mars landing launch is WAY coolerPuttin' some stank on it. ----Hellfish #707---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #4 August 9, 2007 Verizon, Fox, MSNBC etc do not launch/run their own satellites. They lease time on satellite transponders operated by other companies. That's what we do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psipike02 0 #5 August 9, 2007 Quote Verizon, Fox, MSNBC etc do not launch/run their own satellites. They lease time on satellite transponders operated by other companies. That's what we do. Well there's a part of the space industry I did not know...thanks bill Puttin' some stank on it. ----Hellfish #707---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 August 9, 2007 Many "private" satellites are not launched from the US. Some are launched from Europe, but most (to my knowledge) are sent up from facilities in the far east (Japan, China etc). When I worked for Verizon's predecessor, GTE, the small business unit, GTE SpaceNet, launched all its satellites from points on the Pacific Rim.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #7 August 9, 2007 With really big Acme slingshots. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #8 August 9, 2007 Acme's making slingshots now? I haven't even had a chance to google the nipple stim thing yetI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #9 August 9, 2007 Quote Acme's making slingshots now? I haven't even had a chance to google the nipple stim thing yet Let me guess. Your momma wouldn't let you watch "Roadrunner" cartoons, because of the violence. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 August 9, 2007 Giant slingshots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #11 August 9, 2007 Quote I never hear of any launches to get a new verizon wireless or Fox news satellite into orbit. Why is that? Maybe because they never make it off the pad like this SeaLaunch shot... That had to hurt. AND cost a few bucks. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psipike02 0 #12 August 9, 2007 Quote Quote I never hear of any launches to get a new verizon wireless or Fox news satellite into orbit. Why is that? Maybe because they never make it off the pad like this SeaLaunch shot... That had to hurt. AND cost a few bucks. Hahaha last year when I was an intern, I had my entire department here watch that....we laughed our asses off, it was hilarious...hahaahPuttin' some stank on it. ----Hellfish #707---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 August 9, 2007 Quote Acme's making slingshots now? I haven't even had a chance to google the nipple stim thing yet you really should... its a good read... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #14 August 9, 2007 I'm not rocket scientist, but I was under the impression that MANY conglomorates can share one satelites capibilities.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #15 August 9, 2007 Quote Verizon, Fox, MSNBC etc do not launch/run their own satellites. They lease time on satellite transponders operated by other companies. That's what we do. Hughes is one of those companies. They have scheduled a launch from French Guiana. They are "hitching a ride" on the Ariane 5. http://www.hughes.com/HUGHES/Rooms/DisplayPages/LayoutInitial?pageid=HNS_home&Container=com.webridge.entity.Entity[OID[48D310485DF714449F65AAD3E8CE2313]] http://www.arianespace.com/site/news/news_sub_missionupdate_index.htmlSkymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #16 August 9, 2007 Quote With really big Acme slingshots. Ariane is the new name for Acme. Since the Roadrunner\Coyote class action lawsuit. Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 August 9, 2007 Very long step ladders, maybe? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #19 August 9, 2007 Rockets are the dominant insertion method. Here's a pretty cool one. I've been aboard and they've quite the impressive set-up: http://www.sea-launch.com/ Satellite insertion is one key reason why launch sights close to the equator are of strategic importance - though if you've a mobile launcher like Sea-Launch you can take your rocket to whatever latitude you desire. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #20 August 9, 2007 Bond, Vinney Bond 007Spy by day, tequila monster at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #21 August 9, 2007 Do us all a favor, pack up your stuff and family, and leave. Cross state lines ASAP, and don't come back unitl I put your kitchen back the way it used to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #22 August 9, 2007 Quote How do satellites get in outer space? They are dropped kicked into space by Chuck Norris."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #23 August 9, 2007 Quote I never hear of any launches to get a new verizon wireless or Fox news satellite into orbit. Why is that? Keep asking questions like that and the Black Helicopters will start monitoring you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #24 August 10, 2007 Quote I never hear of any launches to get a new verizon wireless or Fox news satellite into orbit. Why is that? love... lots and lots of loveSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
