NASA-TV ISS Mission Commentary – CHANGE OF DOWNLINK FREQUENCY

The downlink frequency for the week-daily ISS MIssion commentary has changend with immediate effect. The new complete details are:

Eutelsat Atlantic Bird at 12.5 degrees West

Transponder F5, channel C (SCPC) horizontal,

F=12643 MHz, SR=6.1113 Ms/sec, FEC=3/4

These data apply from 25 July to 25 August 2006.

The transmissions are Monday-Friday, starting at 15:00 GMT.

The nominal duration of each transmission is 15 minutes, i.e. 15:00-15:15 GMT.

In case video images in the programme make up more than 15 minutes, the transmission is prolonged to 30 minutes, i.e. 15:00-15:30 GMT. This is why ESA TV recommends to downlink for 30 minutes.

For further information and a daily update of the transmission schedule, visit our website at http://television.esa.int. For all enquires, contact Claus Habfast, Tel +31 71 565 3838, Fax +31 71 565 6340, e-mail claus.habfast@esa.int.