Created Wed 7th May 2008 5:42am PDT by 
orlin
All questions » Science » Space » orlin Will Sea Launch realise its planned launch of the Galaxy 18 satellite by the end of May?
Settled as Yes
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/galaxy-18-launch-successful-powerhouse-satellite-within-us-cable-arc,403137.shtml
Galaxy 18 launches 5.43am EDT on 21 May 2008.
Background:
The Sea Launch Zenit 3SL rocket will carry into orbit the Galaxy 18 communications satellite for Intelsat. The Loral-built spacecraft will replace the Galaxy 10R satellite and be used for telecommunication services across North America.
Launch is delayed from May 13 with no new date for launch yet.
Will this launch occur in this month of May?
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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Activity: H$74,149
Settled as Yes on Wed 21st May 2008 5:29am PDT
Suspend date: Thu 29th May 2008 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Wed 21st May 2008 5:29am PDT
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 25%
Action history:
Created Wed 7th May 2008 5:42am PDT by orlin
orlin
Settlement requested Wed 21st May 2008 4:33am PDT by orlin: Sea Launch launched Galaxy 18 satellite today, 21 May, at 01.43 AM PST (02.43 PDT), 0943 GMT.
Answer is YES.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/galaxy-18-launch-successful-powerhouse-satellite-within-us-cable-arc,403137.shtml
orlin: Sea Launch launched Galaxy 18 satellite today, 21 May, at 01.43 AM PST (02.43 PDT), 0943 GMT.
Answer is YES.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/galaxy-18-launch-successful-powerhouse-satellite-within-us-cable-arc,403137.shtml
Settled as 'Yes' Wed 21st May 2008 5:29am PDT by 
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: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/galaxy-18-launch-successful-powerhouse-satellite-within-us-cable-arc,403137.shtml
Galaxy 18 launches 5.43am EDT on 21 May 2008.
tisha: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/galaxy-18-launch-successful-powerhouse-satellite-within-us-cable-arc,403137.shtml
Galaxy 18 launches 5.43am EDT on 21 May 2008.
Suspend date: Thu 29th May 2008 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Wed 21st May 2008 5:29am PDT
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