Avanti Communications Share Discussion Threads

[simon42] 26/11/2010 10:07

The Sunday papers are all going to be running stories on AVN over the weekend and why not it makes a cracking read!

[julcester] 26/11/2010 09:57

They'll only show it live if it happens during the programme! (there is a 3 hour window)

[clinkers] 26/11/2010 09:55

BBC 1 South Today will be showing the launch live on their 6.30 programme tonight.

[philo124] 26/11/2010 09:27

Going to watch tonight.

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 09:26

Welcome aboard Phil.....just in time before lift off ;-)

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 09:24

Well this might help you Julcester. LOL.




Ariane 5 is ready for Arianespace's fifth launch of 2010

November 25, 2010 – Ariane Flight 198

The heavy-lift mission with Intelsat 17 and HYLAS 1 is in the Spaceport's launch zone, ready for an afternoon liftoff tomorrow on Arianespace's fifth Ariane 5 launch of 2010 from French Guiana.

Rolling out under partly cloudy skies, the Ariane 5 was transferred today from its Final Assembly Building to the ELA 3 launch zone at the Spaceport. This clears the way for final systems checks and fueling, leading to a November 26 liftoff during a launch window that opens at 3:39 p.m. and continues to 6:54 p.m. (local time in French Guiana).

The mission's Intelsat 17 payload was produced by Space Systems/Loral based on the company's LS 1300 Omega satellite bus, and will be positioned at an orbital slot of 66 deg. East after its deployment by Ariane 5. Its C- and Ku-band capacity, combined with and multi-continental coverage, will offer programmers distribution over a region that extends across Asia and into Europe and Africa. This is the latest in a long series of Arianespace launches for Intelsat, the leading provider of fixed satellite services worldwide.

HYLAS 1 is the first satellite for London-based Avanti Communications, which sells satellite broadband services to telecommunications companies for the supply to residential, enterprise and institutional users. Designed and built by EADS Astrium in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation, HYLAS 1 will bring high-speed broadband services to remote rural areas across Europe. The flexibility of its payload enables Avanti Communications to change the bandwidth of its 8 Ka-band beams while in orbit at a position of 33.5 deg. West, maximizing the satellite's efficiency.

Tomorrow's mission will be the 198th mission of an Ariane family vehicle, and the fifth Ariane 5 flight in 2010.

To support Arianespace's sustained launch pace, it is one of three Ariane 5s currently at the Spaceport. The second vehicle is in the Launcher Integration Building where it was built up for Ariane's 199th flight, and is now ready to move to the Final Assembly Building – which was opened by the 198th Ariane launcher's rollout for tomorrow's mission. Flight 199 will orbit the Hispasat 1E and KOREASAT 6 satellites on a mission planned before year-end.

Elements for the third Ariane 5 are ready at the Spaceport, and will be moved into the Launcher Integration Building once this facility is vacated by the vehicle for Ariane flight 199. The milestone 200th launch with this Ariane 5 is set for February 15, 2011 to orbit the second Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) for servicing the International Space Station.

[philo124] 26/11/2010 09:24

bOUGHT IN. 1000

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 09:15

LOL..........yes your not the only one Julcester

[julcester] 26/11/2010 09:13

i haven't been this excited since... Can't remember.

I'm going to watch several grand either blow-up in a huge fireball, become a useless piece of space junk or buy me a cracking holiday.

Wish i could watch it on tv.

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 09:09

No idea Dil but it is the second satellite to be deployed. Then we will have to wait a little while, once again not sure how long, as to confirmation that it is fully operational

[dil] 26/11/2010 09:00

Anyone know how long it will be from lift off to deployment ?

Cheers

[worsleybird] 26/11/2010 08:43

Everything is now set for the launch of AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS' (AVN) Hylas 1 satellite on Friday evening. The share price is baulking at the 650p level. Perhaps this is partly because of some 'better to travel than to arrive' selling, and partly because of some bulletin board comments that (even by the standards of these havens of ignorance) are unusually stupid.

The fact is that the launch of Hylas 1 is a major milestone not only for Avanti but also, for that matter, for that much derided species, British Industry. If the capacity of this and Avanti's planned satellites sells as I expect it to, we have an investment here that has much further to run.

Providing some reassurance, Avanti has reported that its second and larger satellite Hylas 2 is on course for launch in Spring 2012. It is 'experiencing very high demand for pre-sales, particularly in South Africa and the Middle East.' BUY UP TO 650p (Red hot Penny shares latest)

Figured dip was a buying opportunity for me

[ib1905] 26/11/2010 08:34

Morning all and good luck from me to all holders old or new - This is a great day - I am very much looking forward to the launch and while of course you shouldn't get emotionally involved in your shares this one has me hooked because it's breaking new ground. I'm in for the long term I think.

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 08:25

I don't see us getting 700p by the end of the day but somewhat higher than yesterdays low and a good starting point for Monday

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 08:17

With contracts on its tail !.;-)

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 08:16

Needs a rocket under it :-)

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 08:05

Just what the doctor ordered :-)

[yorgi] 26/11/2010 08:01

Don't know Share Shark

Yes I heard us getting a mention on R5L news late last night, we are on the radar at the moment for sure

[someuwin] 26/11/2010 08:00

Getting coverage on BBC local news now (meridian - astrium is based in Portsmouth)

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 07:59

yorgi, where is the delectable Dolores ?.

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 07:58

Mission update. pretty pics and no chocolate bars here !. ;-)

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 07:56

On Hargreaves landowne's radar and I have received this link from them too.

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 07:49

Excellent link for us longs.

[share_shark] 26/11/2010 07:47

Agreed colva.

[colva] 26/11/2010 04:58

Horneblower.

Another excellent chart. thanks