Thor 7 launch postponed to 2015

[Meridian]

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The launch of the new Thor 7 satellite has been put back to 2015.

In a statement Telenor Group said the postponement was due to “external factors”.

The Space Systems Loral craft was due to be launched from the Ariane facility in French Guiana this autumn.

It’s understood that the manufacture of Thor 7 is on track, but the delays mean a shift of CAPEX for the operator.

Thor 7 will be equipped with 11 Ku-band transponders, to provide dedicated capacity for broadcast services in Central and Eastern Europe, and a Ka-band payload, which will be used to meet the growing demand for broadband communications within the offshore sector.

Meanwhile, Telenor’s satellite platform Canal Digital saw continued subscriber erosion, losing another 5,000 subscribers. The operator now has 915,000 subscribers producing a monthly ARPU of NOK 366.

Revenues within Telenor Broadcast remained flat at NOK 1,529,000 when adjusted for the sale of security wing Conax and currency variations.

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Telenor Satellite Broadcasting’s giant Thor-7 satellite is being shipped from its Space Systems/Loral production facility in the next few days and flown to the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. There it will go through final testing, and fuelling, ahead of a launch by an Arianespace rocket.

Thor-7 was designed with up to 25 simultaneously active Ka-band spot beams and a steerable beam for flexibility in meeting changing market requirements. Its Ku-band payload includes 11 transponders, which will enable expanded services in the region as well as back-up to ensure uninterrupted service.

“The satellite built by SSL will deliver a very bandwidth efficient and flexible service for major shipping routes and recreational vessels,” said Morten Tengs, VP/CEO of Telenor Satellite Broadcasting. “With the launch of Thor-7, our growth satellite, we look forward to further extending our position in the market and expanding our European coverage.”

Thor-7 is a multi-mission satellite equipped with Telenor’s first high performance Ka-band payload, designed to serve the maritime market. The HTS Ka-band payload on Thor-7, designed specifically for the mobility VSAT market, will provide cost-effective solutions and offer high powered coverage over the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, the Red Sea, the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean. The satellite also has a Ku-band payload for broadcast and television services in Central and Eastern Europe.

When launched, Thor-7 will be positioned at 1 degree West longitude and is designed to provide service for 15 years or more.

[dic_star79]

Vad ca 15.04.2015 este data pentru lansare, undeva in toamna o sa fie operational daca totul decurge normal.

[Meridian]

=== Update ===



Satelitul a ajuns pe 11.7 Vest. In curand vom afla cum se prezinta noul satelit!

[Meridian]

=== 11.05.2015 ===

Au inceput primele teste pe 11.7 V!



Test carriers:

11727 V
11766 V
11785 H
11804 H
11802 V
11842 V
11862 H
11881 V
11919 V
11938 H
11957 V
11996 V
12015 H
12035 V
12072 V
12111 V
12130 H
12149 V
12169 H
12188 V
12207 H
12245 H
12264 V
12284 H
12322 H
12341 V
12347 H
12360 H
12399 H
12418 V
12447 V
12475 H

[Meridian]

Satelitul a terminat testul! Se afla in miscare si in curand va ajunge la pozitia 1W!

P.S: La ora asta se afla pe 7.9 W! Scapam de Intelsat! Teoretic e o chestiune de ore!

[Meridian]

Satelitul Thor 7 a ajuns la destinatia finala! Asteptam mutarile!!!

[Meridian]

=== Update ===

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Satelitul Thor 7 s-a oprit! Mai jos vedeti pozitia exacta pe orbita a suitei Thor!!!


- Thor 7 Longitude Now 0.66°W
- Thor 5 Longitude Now 0.75°W
- Thor 6 Longitude Now 0.84°W

[Meridian]

=== Update: 14.05.2015 ===

[Meridian]

=== 22.06.2015 ===


Se pare ca o prima frecventa a iesit la rampa pe Thor 7!

Frecventa: 12207 H DVB-S2/8PSK MPEG-4 30000 3/4

Test realizat pe o antena de 90 cm (nu e reglata la sange!)