"While our vendors have assured us that TerreStar-1 is ready to launch, we believe this short delay may provide a window for additional data to verify that TerreStar-1, including its 18 meter reflector, is unaffected by the anomaly reported by another operator's S-nand satellite," Dennis Matheson, CTO of TerreStar said. Arianespace, TerreStar-1's launch services provider, has agreed to this updated launch schedule. "Throughout the construction of TerreStar-1 we have emphasized quality and certainty over speed. Today's revised launch schedule is another example of our commitment to eliminate unnecessary risks when we can," said Jeffrey Epstein, President of TerreStar. Final authorization of the updated launch date is subject to FCC approval of a new launch milestone. No change to the August 30 FCC/Industry Canada operational milestone is necessary.
Satnews Daily
June 9th, 2009
TerreStar-1 Launch Date Stutter
"While our vendors have assured us that TerreStar-1 is ready to launch, we believe this short delay may provide a window for additional data to verify that TerreStar-1, including its 18 meter reflector, is unaffected by the anomaly reported by another operator's S-nand satellite," Dennis Matheson, CTO of TerreStar said. Arianespace, TerreStar-1's launch services provider, has agreed to this updated launch schedule. "Throughout the construction of TerreStar-1 we have emphasized quality and certainty over speed. Today's revised launch schedule is another example of our commitment to eliminate unnecessary risks when we can," said Jeffrey Epstein, President of TerreStar. Final authorization of the updated launch date is subject to FCC approval of a new launch milestone. No change to the August 30 FCC/Industry Canada operational milestone is necessary.