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OOC: VSEC (Victoria Space Exploring Center) is a department of the Alliance Victoria, we are now working on a Victoria Communication Network!


Today, in Praetonia, the Victoria Space Exploring Center launched the first two satelittes of the Communication Network between Victoria Nations....
Everything went as planned, journalists were spoken to in the press conference after the launching and all VA nations had no problem transmitting the launch on National TV...

The Schedule went as planned:

T- 2 Hrs. and counting- Payload placed in payload faring and put atop Titan 4B

T- 1 Hr. 30 minutes and counting- Countdown Begins
-Launch controllers report to the FD or MOD

T- 1 Hr 15 minutes and counting- VMC Server comes online
-RSO: Weather checks and reports to FD & MOD

T- 1 Hr. 10 minutes- Propellant begins fueling launch vehicle
-Mission controllers connect to VMCS via VMC

T- 1 Hr. and HOLDING- 20 minute hold for VMCS systems and MC check begins

HOLDING+ 5 minutes- Check status of VMCS, Resolve all server issues

HOLDING+ 10 minutes- Resolve Mission controller-VMCS connections problems

T- 1 Hr and COUNTING- RSO: weather checks and report to FD & MOD

T- 50 minutes and counting- FD: First GO/NO Go polling sequence

T- 45 minutes and counting- EECON: Engine systems checks and report to FD & MOD

T- 40 minutes and counting- Public countdown begins
-Final launch preparations begin

T- 30 minutes and HOLDING- 10 minute built in hold

HOLDING+ 1 minute- COMMS and VMC connections check

HOLDING+ 5 minutes- Titan 4B fueling complete

T- 30 minutes and COUNTING- RSO: Weather checks and report to FD & MOD
-EECON: Engine systems check and report to FD & MOD

T- 10 minutes and counting- Payload: Report payload status to FD & MOD

T- 5 minutes and HOLDING- FD: Final GO/NO GO polling sequence

T- 5 minutes and COUNTING- RSO: Final weather checks and report to FD & MOD

T- 60 seconds and counting- Titan 4B launch vehicle running on internal power

T- 10 seconds and counting- Internal firing countdown begins

T-6 seconds and counting- Ignition sequence starts

T- 1 seconds and counting- Ignition sequence completed

T- 0 seconds and counting- All engines running/Lift-off/Thrust 100%

MET+ 15 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 80*

MET+ 30 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 70*

MET+ 60 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 60*

MET+ 70 seconds- EECON: Titan 4B status update

MET+ 90 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 50*

MET+ 105 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 40*

MET+ 120 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 30*

MET+ 135 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 20*

MET+ 165 seconds- Vehicle SRB separation

MET+ 195 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 10*

MET+ 230 seconds- Vehicle payload faring jettison

MET+ 240 seconds- Vehicle pitch to 0*

MET+ 245 seconds- EECON: titan 4B status update

MET+ 330 seconds- Vehicle first stage shutdown/jettison

MET+ 331 seconds- Vehicle second stage ignition

MET+ 705 seconds- Main engine cut-off (MECO 1)

MET+ 65 minutes- Second stage ignition

MET+ 70 minutes- SECO

MET+ 71 minutes- Payload separation

MET+ 75 minutes- Payload control handed over to JPL


We most sincerly thank:

IC: Hamptonshire, Cam III and Praetonia for making parts
Falastur for researching everything
Praetonia for proposing the Victoria Communications Network
OOC: Credonia for providing pics + schedule

Pics made from the launch:

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Cam III news:

Today we witnessed the launch of the Victoria communication sattilites, here we have the pictures of the launch...

The whole of Cam III were watching the launch.

All over Praetonia huge screens were constructed in town centres and village halls, every one of them tuned in to the live video feed from the rocket. Praetonia stopped today to look in wonder to stars as the first piece of Praetonian built eqipped was launched into space with the rocket from Praetonian soil. The Prime Minister made a speach today saying how great an achievement this is for Praetonia, and our Victoria Alliance friends, and declared today a national holiday.

The Greenmanbry Minister of Defense himself went to witness this awesome achievement. He later spoke to reporters:

"Today is a great day for the nations of the Victoria Alliance. It marks a historical event where our nations leapt from the confines of our magnificent Earth to the vast expanse of space. Although I don't have the technical details of this project.. and I doubt I'd understand them..."

(laughter)..

"I would like to extend my congratulations to Praetonia, Camewot, Credonia, Falastur, Cam III, Hamptonshire, and all remaining nations of the Victoria Alliance... and we hope everything goes well and.. uhh.. we would really like greater Greenmanbry involvement in future projects.. Time for the President to think about setting up a space program now that he industrialized the country...

And Praetonia couldn't have chosen a better day to perform the launch."

The Republic wishes to congratulate the parties involved on a successful launch. If necessary, the Republic could assist with the space program...

Cagalli Yula Athha
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Anime-Otakus

(OOC: We're a Gundamtech nation... :P oh and by the way, the pictures are cool. where'd you get em?)

The Republic wishes to congratulate the parties involved on a successful launch. If necessary, the Republic could assist with the space program...

Cagalli Yula Athha
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Anime-Otakus

(OOC: We're a Gundamtech nation... :P oh and by the way, the pictures are cool. where'd you get em?)

OOC: You might wanna considder joining Victoria ;) About pictures: vussp, Credonia does something there he provided them!

Around Falastur, and all of its territories, huge screens appeared, almost overnight. There had been great fervour for months as to the launching of the two satellites - not because the launching of satellites was a particularly momentous occasion in itself, but as it was the first step in the great Victoria Alliance pathway to the stars. First a satellite, next a manned mission, next a glorious colonisation, and that gave the people of Falastur something great to cheer for. Millions upon millions left their homes to congregate around the screens, witnessing the event as it happened. Tens of thousands had flown to Praetonia to witness the event live. While in barely 10 minutes of excitement, the event was over, the hubbub created lasted for days afterwards.

In correspondance with the launching of the satellites, the Emperor himself made a speech to the nation of Falastur, and to any other countries recieving the International Falasturian Television Network (IFTN) Channel, proclaiming that,

".....This is a great day for the Victoria Alliance, and the citizens of every country within it. We have shown that we can work united together to achieve a goal, to do something great, and to lead the way to a glorious future. Citizens of the Victoria Alliance, around the globe, can take pride in being part of this, and of having witnessed what can surely be described as the end of an era of challenge, and the beginning of an era of progression together. And I do so humbly hope that through acts like this, those citizens will increase in numbers as our nations can see our successes and join us, to further progress together."

FBC (Fozoni Broadcasting Corporation) Broadcasted this message the following morning

The peoples of Fozoni enjoyed a national holiday yesterday in recognition of the success of the victoria space program. Celebrations lasted long into the night as traffic ground to a halt due to large scale television screens. President Foz had this to say:

"It shows that our involvement is a fruitful and worthwhile aventure for such a proud nation. The show of unity and celebration is an obvious example of the postive effect that the Victoria Alliance has."

This morning, we at FBC can show that Victoria Sceptic Parties have ahd a drop in public opinion polls

In Credonia, hundreds of millions of people watched on their televisions as the launch of the Delta IV rocket lifted off into the morning sky. Following the launch, President Sutton gave a short and bried statement.

"Today, the world watched history as the first satellite of the Victoria Alliance soared into the skies, on a billowing, and magnificent pillar of smoke and fire to place the first satellite in a series of many into orbit. As the nation housing the VSEC Headquarters, I can only be proud of the accomplishment that we have achieved and the hard work that the men and women who worked on this mission and program to bring is the first success of many to come in the following months.

This success also represents the success of the Victoria Alliance. We and the members have come together in a unified effort to push the limits of science and technological innovation despite small internal problems and crisis. Let this stand as a testimate that the alliance is strong, and that we can progress together because the best is yet to come. Thank you."

The Grand Duke issued this statement to the HNN:

Today is a historic day in the annuls of history. Our brethern in the Victoria Alliance has stepped into a new era in space flight. This launch is a testament to the dedication that the Alliance Member States have to the Victoria Alliance and its ideals.

Scientific advancement is the right of all nations. Every man, woman, and child deserves the most advanced technologies available. This launch symbolizes the dedication to scientific advancement that all Victoria Alliance members share.

God Bless the Victory Alliance, and God Bless the Grand Duchy of Hamptonshire.

President Fern:
Fellow citizens, today we have witnessed a great leap foward in the scientific progress of our nation. Two satellites have soared recently into the great, beautiful void of space above us. This has enabled a progression in technology and communication the likes of which are unprecedented in our history.
We could not, of course, have accomplished this now without the Victoria Alliance, which this was a joint project of. This is an example of what nations can achieve when they put together their resources for a common good. God bless you and God bless the nations of the VA.

BUMP

BUMP

It is a testament to the perseverance and the credibility of the alliance that this satilite is launched today. Long may the satelite, and the Victoria Alliance, prosper

Ernesto Sanchez
Premier

It is a testament to the perseverance and the credibility of the alliance that this satilite is launched today. Long may the satelite, and the Victoria Alliance, prosper

Ernesto Sanchez
Premier