Ariane V160 launch summary / ESA TV News / 09-04-2003
The next transmission of the ESA TV Service will be:
09-Apr-03 04:30 – 04:45 GMT
Ariane V160 launch summary
ESA TV News
Background information on the transmission:
Replay 1: 9 April, 06:00-06:15 GMT
Arianespace Flight 160 was cleared for liftoff on 5 April 2003 following a successful launch readiness review.
This thorough review included a readiness validation of the Ariane 5 and its dual satellite payload, a verification of the Spaceport’s launch infrastructure and a check of the down-range tracking network that will follow the mission.
Liftoff of the Ariane 5 with its dual satellite payload of INSAT 3A and GALAXY XII is set for the night of 8 to 9 April 8 during a launch window that begins at 22:49 GMT and closes at 23:30 GMT.
The ESA TV Service transmits a summary of the Arianespace launch transmission, including lift-off images and statements by Arianespace officials. This transmission is in time for breakfast news programmes.
More background information can be found on http://www.arianespace.com.
Transmission details:Eutelsat W1, 10 degrees East
Transponder B5, channel 2 (digital, horizontal)
F=11.14375 MHz, SR=5.632 MS/sec, FEC=3/4
MPEG-2 (4:2:0)
MCR: Tel +31 71 565 6322, Fax +31 71 565 6340
PID-codes (Hex): audio 24, video 21, text 0, PCR 21
For further information, visit our website at http://television.esa.int. For other enquires, contact Claus Habfast, Tel +31 71 565 3838, Fax +31 71 565 6340, e-mail claus.habfast@esa.int.
