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Proton Rocket Launch of ASIASAT 9

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AsiaSat Adds LaLiga TV to Its AsiaSat 5 Lineup

AsiaSat Adds LaLiga TV to Its AsiaSat 5 Lineup

[ad_1] LaLiga TV launches as a 24-hour distributed TV channel in Asia Pacific on AsiaSat 5. Photo: AsiaSat. Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) announced it will add LaLiga TV to its sports channel lineup on the AsiaSat 5 satellite. LaLiga First Division Spanish football will reach viewers across the Asia-Pacific region through a new partnership with channel broadcaster Mediapro, LaLiga…

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Getting ready for Saturday volunteer sessions #Rhombus #AsiaSat #HKTMAA (at Soap Cycling)

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New Post has been published on Uncle Sams Misguided Children

New Post has been published on http://misguidedchildren.com/technology/2014/12/china-mirv-clintons-chickens-coming-home-roost/35057

China Has a MIRV – Clinton’s ‘Chickens are Coming Home To Roost’

Earlier this month, China flight tested their Dong Feng-41 ICBM with a MIRV payload.

MIRV??

MIRV is an acronym for Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicle.  In short, one ICBM or Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile can launch with warheads targeted to strike multiple cities or targets.

China’s MIRV technology was illegally transferred during the Clinton Administration

Imagine firing a ‘double ought’ buckshot(#00) shotgun shell with 9 balls of lead.  With the standard shotgun shell all the balls will strike a target in a reasonably predictable pattern.  But with a MIRV shell, each of those 9 balls of lead could be programmed to strike 9 different targets even if those targets were separated great distances.

Like the shotgun shell, a MIRV warhead still has to comply with the laws of physics.  Once released each warhead will follow a predictable ballistic path to the intended target.

But tracking and countering MIRV warheads is a much more difficult proposition than a ‘standard’ ICBM warhead.  Counting and/or tracking deployed MIRVs is problematic. A country may have 10 warheads on a missile, but if all can be negated with a single strike, is that one nuke or ten? Because of this, MIRVs were seen as widely destabilizing to the delicate nuclear balance between the US and Soviet Union when they  were first deployed in the 1970s.

The U.S. has phased out its land-based MIRV ICBMs.  However, our nuclear triad continues to include MIRV submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). Putin’s Russia continues to field MIRV ICBMs.

China Confirms Test

Chinese defense officials of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed the flight test of a new long range missile.  PLA Senior Colonel Yang Yujun at a briefing for reporters said,

 “China has the legitimate right to conduct scientific tests within its border and these scientific tests are not targeting any country or target.”

When asked if the successful test of the DF-41 ICBM on Dec 13th  would change China’s strategic nuclear policy of not being the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict.  Yang answered,

“What needs to be pointed out is that China pursues a nuclear policy of self-defense and its policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons has not changed.”

US officials believe Yang’s  reference to the ‘no-first-use’ policy by the military is a tacit admission the DF-41 test included the test of a last stage that carried MIRVs.

MIRV warheads – can reach multiple targets in multiple directions

MIRV Technology- illegally transferred?

Analyzing a ballistic trajectory is a simple high school physics problem.  But there is a big step between analysis and implementation.  Recording the necessary data, rapidly analyzing that data, combined with ever changing variables, to determine the precise moment to release a warhead so that it hits a specific target 8-10 thousand miles away, is NOT a simple task.

According to US government officials and those familiar with the issue, China’s multiple warhead technology was greatly enhanced by the illegal transfer of information/technology during the Clinton Administration.

According to a National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) report dated December 10, 1996, China developed a method for deploying multiple satellites under a contract with Motorola.  The deployment method utilized a ‘smart dispenser’ to place Iridium communication satellites into orbit.  Their smart dispenser utilizes technology transferred/purchased from Lockheed Martin Corporation, to assist China and Motorola.  The technology boost  was provided to  China’s state-run Great Wall Industries.  Great Wall is a missile manufacturer, and affiliated with  Hong Kong company Asiasat.

The technology provided was to develop expendable  perigee kick motors.  Think of them as small booster motors to lift satellites into higher orbits.  Similar to NASA’s PAM or Payload Assist Module, these kick motors are considered a key element used in MIRV guidance.

The technology transfers were made under loosened export controls implemented by the Clinton administration beginning in 1993.

The NASIC report stated,

“An initial NAIC study determined that a minimally-modified stage could be used on a ballistic missile as a multiple-reentry vehicle post-boost vehicle” that could be used for multiple warheads “with relatively minor changes.”

In 2000, the State Department fined Lockheed Martin Corp. $13 million for improperly exporting weapons data on the rocket technology used in multiple-warhead missiles.

The technology transfer was approved by President Bill Clinton’s administration.

Numbers, It’s All About the Numbers

The current ‘deployed’ U.S. strategic warhead arsenal includes 1,642 warheads.   Deployed is the key word.  Warheads not fitted to missiles at the ready, are not included in the count.  All 450 Minuteman III missiles no longer carry MIRVs.   The submarine launched Trident II missiles can carry up to 14 MIRVs per missile.

China’s nuclear arsenal is estimated around 240 very large warheads.  But with MIRVs, that number could increase dramatically.

China is expected to deploy the DF-41 ICBM with MIRV warheads in 2015.

Chickens Coming Home

With Russia poised to act in Ukraine, ISIS advancing in the Mid-east, dropping oil prices threatening the Russian economy, Iran advancing their nuclear technology and the U.S. economy poised for another bubble burst, just in time for Hillary Clinton’s second run for the White House, China is building up their nuclear arsenal.

Thank you Bill Clinton.  Sure wish you’d stuck to intern training

A good drycleaner can clean up those messes.

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MONDAY UPDATE: AsiaSat + SpaceX—A Collaborative Effort As AsiaSat 6 Heads Into Orbit  (Launch)

[SatNews] AsiaSat 6, the newest communications satellite of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), successfully lifted off on September 7th at Hong Kong Time 1:00 p.m. (1:00 a.m. EDT or Cape Canaveral local time).

This is the second SpaceX Falcon 9 launch this summer for AsiaSat, following AsiaSat 8 on August 5th. Approximately 32 minutes after liftoff, the AsiaSat 6 spacecraft successfully separated from the launch vehicle. AsiaSat acquired the first signals from the satellite in Hong Kong 55 minutes after launch.

Over the next few days, AsiaSat 6 will move to its operational position, some 36,000 km above the equator where it will undergo in-orbit testing before being brought into commercial use.

Artistic rendition of the AsiaSat 6 satellite, courtesy of SSL.

AsiaSat 6, based on Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform, is designed to provide excellent power and region-wide connectivity at its nominal orbital location of 120 degrees East. With 28 high-powered C-band transponders and a design life of 15 years, AsiaSat 6 offers two beams, one global beam and one regional beam for a broad range of video distribution and broadband network services in the Asia-Pacifi

AsiaSat 6, based on Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform, is designed to provide excellent power and region-wide connectivity at its nominal orbital location of 120 degrees East. With 28 high-powered C-band transponders and a design life of 15 years, AsiaSat 6 offers two beams, one global beam and one regional beam for a broad range of video distribution and broadband network services in the Asia-Pacific region.

The addition of AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8, the latter launched by a Falcon 9 on August 5,  grows the company's fleet to six spacecraft.

Thaicom will operate half of the newest satellite's 28-transponder capacity under the name Thaicom 7.

SpaceX launched Thaicom 6 in January, and since has completed three more commercial satellite missions and one for NASA delivering cargo to the International Space Station.

The AsiaSat infosite is located athttp://www.asiasat.com/

The SpaceX infosite is located athttp://www.spacex.com/

The Space Systems Loral (SSL) infosite is accessible via http://www.sslmda.com/

Statement From SSL

Space Systems/Loral (SSL) today announced that the AsiaSat 6 satellite, designed and built for Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat), was launched Saturday evening and is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.  The satellite deployed its solar arrays on schedule following its launch aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle provided by SpaceX.  The satellite began firing its main thruster last night in order to start maneuvering into geostationary orbit.   “This is the second SSL-built satellite launched within two months for AsiaSat,” said John Celli, President of SSL. “I would like to thank everyone at launch base and the teams that saw AsiaSat 6 through from design to launch for their hard work and commitment to put it into orbit.”   AsiaSat 6 is designed to provide broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband services across the Asia-Pacific region where it will help meet the fast growing demand for quality satellite services.   “SSL has been an excellent partner in our recent fleet expansion,” said William Wade, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat. “Congratulations to everyone at SSL, SpaceX and AsiaSat who helped make this launch a success.”   AsiaSat 6 has 28 C-band transponders and will be positioned at 120 degrees East longitude.  It has two beams, one which is global and one which is regional, offering coverage over Asia, Australasia, Central Asia, and the Pacific islands, with enhanced power and look angles over Pacific Rim countries.  It is based on the highly reliable SSL 1300 platform, which has the flexibility to support a broad range of applications and technology advances.   SSL has now provided four satellites to AsiaSat and has an additional satellite, AsiaSat 9, currently under construction in its Palo Alto manufacturing facility.  With this launch, there are 76 SSL-built GEO satellites currently on orbit.

Statement From Thaicom

Thaicom Public Company Limited’s THAICOM-7 satellite was successfully launched into orbit at 01:00 local time (05:00 UTC) today by a Falcon 9 rocket of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SPACE X) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. THAICOM-7 will expand the company’s broadcasting service platform from its orbital position at 120 degrees East and will provide a full range of media and data services tailored to the communication needs of the entertainment industry and telecom operators across Asia and Australasia.

Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Chairman of the Executive Committee and CEO, Thaicom PLC, said: “The launch of THAICOM-7 is a great success. I would like to thank our partners and team for a job well done. Our new bird will help fulfill the increasing demand in satellite capacity in Thailand and in the Asia Pacific region. THAICOM-7 will help strengthen the company’s servicing capacity, as well as allow it to expand into new markets overseas.”

THAICOM-7 is the cooperation project between Thaicom and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co., Ltd, built by Space Systems/Loral, U.S.A. The satellite’s wide area beam coverage will allow clients to cross-connect to other regions.  

“Satellites THAICOM-5 and THAICOM-6 which serve Thailand are now at full capacity; the launch of THAICOM-7 will provide additional satellite capacity to serve Thailand’s fast growing broadcasting industry,” added Mrs. Suphajee. “Thaicom is committed to developing and delivering premium satellite services and innovative solutions on an end-to-end basis.”

Transponder capacity on THAICOM-7 has been fully booked at the time of launch, made up of approximately 50 percent pre-launch sales, with the remainder in the final contract stages. Thaicom's infosite is located here.

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Video of today's successful launch of Asiasat 6 on the 12th SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 Rocket

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Launch of ASIASAT 8 on SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral

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SpaceX здійснила запуск супутника AsiaSat 8

У вівторок, 5 серпня 2014, компанія SpaceX здійснила успішний запуск телекомунікаційного супутника AsiaSat 8. Запуск відбувся з пускового майданчика космодрому Кейп Канаверал, ракета Falcon 9 (Фалькон 9) стартувала в 4:00 за місцевим часом (11:00 за київським часом) . Спочатку запуск був запланований на 1:25 за місцевим часом, проте через проблеми з першим ступенем ракети його довелося перенести на 2,5 години.

  Спочатку ракета вивела супутник на високу еліптичну «перехідну орбіту», пізніше він буде виведений на геосинхронну орбіту з висотою 22 300 кілометрів над поверхнею планети. Супутник забезпечуватиме різні послуги телекомунікацій для Азії протягом наступних 15 років. В описі супутника йдеться, що апарат «буде найпотужнішим членом флоту AsiaSat».

  Цього разу під час запуску компанія не проводила випробувань з повторного використання ракети. За минулий рік SpaceX тричі намагалася повернути на Землю перший ступінь ракети, зробивши м'яке «приводнення» в океан. Представники компанії повідомляють, що всі три спроби були «частково успішними».