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Patent US6402631 - Swing set golf net and method for converting a swing set into a golf ball ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA net set for a swing set and method for attaching the net set which enables the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop, comprising: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; two side net pieces each attached to the back piece...http://www.google.com/patents/US6402631?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6402631 - Swing set golf net and method for converting a swing set into a golf ball backstopAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS6402631 B1Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 09/414,102Publication dateJun 11, 2002Filing dateOct 7, 1999Priority dateMay 3, 1999Fee statusLapsedPublication number09414102, 414102, US 6402631 B1, US 6402631B1, US-B1-6402631, US6402631 B1, US6402631B1InventorsMary Jane GembarowiczOriginal AssigneeMary Jane GembarowiczExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (14), Referenced by (1), Classifications (13), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetSwing set golf net and method for converting a swing set into a golf ball backstop
US 6402631 B1Abstract
A net set for a swing set and method for attaching the net set which enables the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop, comprising: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; a net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; and one or more ties or straps for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set.
What is claimed is: 1. A method for converting a swing set into a golf ball or other game ball backstop by attaching a net set to said swing set, comprises the steps of,
providing a swing set comprising, a central support bar having two ends; and at least one side supports on each of said ends of said central support bar; providing a net set comprising, at least one back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; at least two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; at least one net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; and one or more means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set; attaching at least two of said side net pieces to said side supports of said swing set using one or more of said means for removably attaching one or more of said net pieces to the swing set; wherein said net pieces are adapted to prevent said golf ball or said game ball from passing through said net pieces.
This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/303,925 filed on May 3, 1999 U.S. Pat. No. 6,200,235.
This invention relates to a net set which can be attached to a swing set to enable the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop and a method for attaching the same.
Golf has become a popular sport activity for children and adults alike. As the popularity of the sport has grown, so to has the number of devices available for practicing golfing skills at home. Although these devices are useful, they are just one more item to clutter up a yard, garage or basement. Of all these items, some expensive, some not, purchased over time, very few, if any, of these items are adapted for alternative uses.
Therefore, a need is identified to design a device which enables someone to practice golfing skills, especially driving skills, or any other golf skills requiring a back stop, and which serves to expand the immediate usefulness of a swing set and to extend the useful lifetime of a swing set by readily and inexpensively converting the swing set into a backstop.
It is therefore a primary object of this invention to provide a net set which can be attached to a swing set to enable the swing set to be used as a back stop for a game ball.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a net set which can be attached to a swing set to enable the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a net set adaptable for use with a variety of swing sets and attachable thereto to enable the swing sets to be used as back stops for golf balls and other game balls.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a method for converting a swing set into a golf ball backstop or other game ball back stop by attaching an adaptable net set to a swing set.
During the period when children are still using a swing set, by using the net set of the invention, the swing set can be temporarily converted to a back stop or goal for game balls, including golf balls and then easily changed back to a swing set. After the children have grown out of their backyard swing set, instead of throwing the swing set away as usually happens, the swing set can remain useful as a golf ball backstop simply by converting the swing set using the net set of the invention.
A preferred embodiment of the net set of this invention for use with a swing set which enables the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop, comprises: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; a net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; and one or more means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set. The net should have a weave that is tight enough to prevent a golf ball driven at a substantial force from passing through gaps in the weave of the net. Preferably, these gaps should be no more than about 1 to 1� inches in diameter or in height/width. The side net pieces preferably have a trapezoidal-shaped perimeter with a top edge and the net top piece has a front edge, a back edge and two opposing side edges, wherein the side edges of the top piece are removably attached to the top edge of the side net pieces. The side edges of the top piece are preferably removably attached to the top edge of the side net pieces by one or more of the means for removably attaching the net pieces to the swing set.
The net set preferably comprises one or more means for anchoring one or more of the net pieces to the surface on which the swing is located and the net pieces comprise a plastic material. In addition one or more of the means for removably attaching the net pieces to the swing set may comprise a hook and loop material.
Another preferred embodiment of the net set of the invention for a swing set located on a surface which enables the swing set to be used as a backstop for a golf ball, comprises: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; a net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; one or more means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set; and one or more means for anchoring one or more of the net pieces to the surface. Similar to the first described embodiment, the side net pieces may have a trapezoidal-shaped perimeter with a top edge and the top piece has a front edge, a back edge and two opposing side edges, wherein the side edges of the top piece are removably attached to the top edge of the side net pieces by one or more of the means for removably attaching the net pieces to the swing set.
One or more of the means for removably attaching the net pieces to the swing set may comprise a hook and loop material, rope or twine and the net pieces preferably comprise a plastic material.
Yet another preferred embodiment of the net set of the invention for a swing set which enables the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop, comprises: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; a plurality of side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; one or more net top pieces attached to the back piece along the top edge; and one or more means for removably attaching one or more of the side net pieces to one or more of the net top pieces and for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set; wherein the side net pieces have a trapezoidal-shaped perimeter with a top edge; the net top piece has a front edge, a back edge and two opposing side edges and wherein the side edges of the top piece are removably attached to the top edge of the side net pieces with one or more of the means for removably attaching one or more of the side net pieces to one or more of the net top pieces. The net pieces preferably comprise a plastic material and one or more of the means for removably attaching the net pieces to the swing set preferably comprise a hook and loop material.
The net set of the invention may be designed to fit a swing set having virtually any size and shape. In addition to golf balls, the net set and method of the invention may be adapted to be a backstop to any size game ball, hockey puck or other similar objects for which a backstop may be used.
The preferred method of the invention for converting a swing set into a soccer goal or other game ball back stop by attaching a net set to the swing set, comprises the steps of: providing a swing set comprising, a central support bar having two ends; and at least one side supports on each of the ends of the central support bar; providing a net set comprising, at least one back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; at least two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; at least one net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; and one or more means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set; attaching at least two of the side net pieces to the side supports of the swing set using one or more of the means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the net of the invention attached to a swing set having an additional play structure at one end thereof;
FIG. 2A is an enlarged partial view of the left-hand side of the net of FIG. 1 attached to the outside of the swing set as shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 2B is an enlarged partial view of the left-hand side of the net of FIG. 1 alternatively attached to the inside of the swing set of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a front view of the net of FIG. 1 detached from the swing set of FIG. 1.
The net set of the invention, which attaches to a swing set to enable the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop, generally comprises a back net piece with two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; a net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; and a plurality of ties or Velcro straps for removably attaching the edges of the net pieces to the swing set.
FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the net set of the invention, generally referred to as net set 20, attached to a swing set. The swing set shown in FIG. 1 comprises left side structure 12 (with ladder 12 a), right side structure 27 (with ladder 27 a) which are interconnected by top support structure 29 comprising two parallel beams, which in turn may be interconnected by perpendicular cross members which form an upper horizontal ladder member (monkey bars). The swing set also includes play structure 14 attached to side structure 27.
Together, net set 20 and the swing set form, and are generally referred to as, backstop 10. Net set 20 includes rectangular back section 20 interconnected along vertical side edge 21 a to trapezoidal side section 24 and interconnected along vertical side edge 21 b to trapezoidal side section 26. Side sections 24 and 26 are identical and are sized to cover generally the trapezoidal-shaped sides of a swing set and the open back of the swing set bounded by the trapezoidal-shaped sides. Net 20 also includes rectangular top piece 28 which is interconnected along horizontal top edge 30 of back section 22. Top piece 28 covers the top 29 of the swing set as shown in FIG. 1. This arrangement leaves open areas 34 and 36 (FIG. 3) between the ends of top 28 and the tops of side sections 24 and 26. This allowance enables the user to attach side sections 24 and 26 to the outside (FIG. 2A) or the inside (FIG. 2B) of side structures 12 or 27 of the swing set so that net 20 can be attached to a swing set which also has an auxiliary play structure, such as structure 14, attached to one or both ends of the swing set.
Net 20 is preferably made of standard plastic netting material, and each piece of netting is preferably reinforced along each edge, for example, by intertwining cording along the edges. Net 20 should have a weave that is tight enough to prevent a golf ball, or whatever other game ball is used, from passing through the net. For a golf ball, the openings in the weave should be less than about 1 to 1� inches in diameter and/or in height and width depending on the shape of the openings.
A plurality of standard tent-type stakes 40 are looped through the lower edges of net 20 and pushed into the ground to anchor net 20 in place on surface 20. Wraps or ties 42, FIGS. 2A and 2B, are use to attach the sides of net 20 to the top of side structures 12 and 27 of the swing set. Ties 42 are preferably made from rope, twine or a hook and loop material such as VELCRO. Together, stakes 40 and ties 42 attach net 20 to the swing set and the ground so that golf balls can be driven into the open front side of backstop 10.
The pieces of the invention are not necessarily limited in number or shape of the net set shown in the drawings. The number, shape and size of the net pieces will depend on the size and shape of the swing set. In addition, the net pieces are not limited to a plastic material and may be made completely or partially out of other suitable netting materials.
The preferred method of the invention for converting a swing set into a golf ball or other game ball back stop by attaching a net set to the swing set, is accomplished by providing a swing set comprising, a central support bar having two ends; and at least one side supports on each of the ends of the central support bar; providing a net set comprising, at least one back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizontal top edge; at least two side net pieces each attached to the back piece along at least one of the side edges; at least one net top piece attached to the back piece along the top edge; and one or more means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set; attaching at least two of the side net pieces to the inside or outside of the side supports of the swing set using one or more of the means for removably attaching one or more of the net pieces to the swing set. The method may also include anchoring the net pieces to the ground by looping stakes through the lower edge of the net pieces and driving the stakes into the ground. If the swing set is located on a hard surface, such as concrete, anchors can be provided on the surface and the net pieces tied or strapped to the anchors.
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We got a PS3 at the price drop, lots of us did! It was easy to find blu-rays for me and the wife, I got a nice role playing game for myself, and out boys were easy to shop for as well. Lots of first person shooters to choose from of course. But what to do about out 7 year old daughter? There is a dirth of family or female oriented games for the PS3. Enter LittleBigPlanet.Not that it is a girl's game, it is a people's game. Our daughter does indeed love it, she dresses up her sackgirl and enjoys new levels for the fun and fashion choices. Sometimes, she just tries out and displays different looks. Not my cup of tea, but then that is the point. It is really the only PS3 game she regularly plays.The rest of us enjoy it too. I usually game a bit after the kids have gone to sleep, and I play LBP much more than I ever imagined. My wife, who rarely plays video games, will play this one. The game is utterly charming. It is a good game without the wonderful, whimsical world, but the world, the animations, the music even, create a game experience that is wholesome, warm, and inviting.This is a different experience in gaming. I suggest you get the game of the year edition so you start out with more levels and more costumes. Your children, or even your inner child, will thank you.Trey
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A perfect fun game for everyone!! The best part is us parents can play with our kids of all ages and actually have a good time in doing so!The best part IMO is that my 2 children, a boy and girl, that argue like cats and dogs, actually get along when helping each other through the levels. This game encourages co-operation!!!!! Both kids share in the goodies along the way.Being on the online community also adds more levels and more variety!This is a true 'family game'. Somebody finally did it right!I recommend this version, full of more fun, for all families.
5.0 out of 5 starsLittle Package, Big Fun
I absolutely love this series. So much fun to be had. Even as an adult, I easily find myself engrossed in this game for hours at a time. I highly recommend giving this one a shot.
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Fun, non-violent, use-your-brain game that my son and I enjoy playing together. Some parts are pretty challenging, but the cuteness of everything keeps us from getting frustrated...
Published 10 days ago by Marcel McCarve
5.0 out of 5 starsFavorite game for my kids.
My 6 and 10 year old daughters love to play his game together. Takes a little bit to get the hang of it, but they have gotten pretty good at it.
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3.0 out of 5 starsMaybe is not my kind of game.
Just as expected. Don't like the game.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSock People!
So fun, and so challenging! It's a favorite for my husband and I.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMy Sone Loves It
My son loves this game, he can't stop playing it.
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2.0 out of 5 starsJust dont like it. Wish I could return
Just dont like it.Wish I could return.
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got this for my daughter and she looooves it
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The content is amazing,the desighn is flawless,and i can ply it while i poop

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order the chicken breast sandwich with melted brie - Review of Jane, Santa Barbara, CA - TripAdvisor
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Restaurant details Good for: Special occasions, Large groups, Families with children, Romantic, Local cuisine, Business meetings Dining options: Lunch, Late Night, Dinner, Brunch, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Description: Jane is a family owned and operated business. There are newer reviews for this restaurant
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12 helpful votes “order the chicken breast sandwich with melted brie”
Lovely atmosphere, fine wait staff and excellent service. I would go back again, and again.Table was upstairs in a quite and comfortable area.
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The moment we stepped into Jane, we knew we'd found the right restaurant. I read the reviews on tripadvisor so went in, armed with an idea of how good a meal we were due to have. The ambiance was fantastic and the service staff were so great I actually felt sad leaving, knowing we were leaving Santa Barbara the next day and wouldn't have the opportunity to get to know them more.First off, my husband ordered an iceberg lettuce salad with tomatoes, bacon and blue cheese dressing and he enjoyed it very much. I ordered the coconut shrimp and they were amazing. My husband ordered the seafood stew and I ordered the filet mignon with oyster mushroom and onion sauce with scalloped potatoes and Swiss chard and we both enjoyed our meals with no complaints. We were so full after our dinner but decided to try the coconut chiffon cake along with our coffee anyway. We were NOT disappointed. Cake was served with sauce Anglais and the coffee was terrific. If we lived in Santa Barbara I know this would easily become one of our regularhaunts.
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64 helpful votes “Excellent food and wine!”
We requested a table on the patio upstairs - there's only 3 tables - and we were extremely pleased to have one waiting for us! Food, wine and service are all excellent. Fantastic fish dishes - very tasty. Not the cheapest but thoroughly enjoyable, with a large number of local wines by the glass too.
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31 helpful votes “Good atmosphere, delicious food”
Stumbled into Jane after a long drive. It was just what we needed. Cozy decor, good wine selection, friendly service. Portions were big and the coconut multi-layered cake was divine!
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53 helpful votes “Good food Casual fine dining”
Jane is a great option for high end food in a more casual atmosphere. Our children were made very welcome and encouraged to try new things. The only shortcoming of this restaurant was a somewhat limited wine list in an area that has exceptional local wines. We found a good red on the list and found even better wines by the glass.
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Orbcomm (satellite) - Wikipedia
Orbcomm (satellite)
Orbcomm is a family of low Earth orbit communications satellites, operated by the American satellite communications company Orbcomm. As of July 2014[update], 51 such satellites have orbited Earth, with 50 still continuing to do so.[not verified in body]
1 Satellite types
1.1 Orbcomm-CDS
1.2 Orbcomm-OG1
1.3 Orbcomm-QL
1.4 Orbcomm-OG2
Satellite types[edit]
Orbcomm-CDS[edit]
Orbcomm-X
22 kg (49 lb)
Orbcomm-CDS 1,2
Orbcomm-CDS 1,2 →
13.6 kg (30 lb)
Orbcomm-OG1
← Orbcomm-X Orbcomm-OG1 →
Orbcomm-CDS 3
PO Polyot (bus)
OSC (payload)
Orbcomm-QL
Orbcomm-OG1 →
Orbcomm-CDS (Concept or Capability Demonstration Satellites) are spacecraft which were launched to test equipment and communication techniques used by the other satellites. The first three CDS satellites, Orbcomm-X, CDS-1 and CDS-2, were launched before any operational satellites, in order to validate the systems to be used in the operational constellation.
Orbcomm-X, also known as Datacomm-X, was launched in 1991. It carried communications and GPS experiments. Initially, the spacecraft was reported healthy, but communication was lost after just one orbit.[1]
CDS-3 was launched in 2008, along with the 5 Quick Launch satellites. It contained experiments for relaying signals from the United States Coast Guard Automatic Identification System through the satellite constellation.[2] It was designated Orbcomm FM-29,[2] having most of the communications payload from an unlaunched satellite. The avionics bus to that satellites later became TacSat-1.
Orbcomm-OG1[edit]
Communications fleet
40 to 45 kg (88 to 99 lb)
LEO, mostly 720 km × 720 km × 45°
Orbcomm-QL →
Orbcomm-1 satellites make up most of the current Orbcomm constellation. 36 were built, of which 35 were launched, and one more, Orbcomm FM-29, was rebuilt as TacSat-1 for the United States military.[3]
Orbcomm-QL[edit]
Fleet replenishment
8-10 years (actual ~2 years)
LEO, 672 km × 661 km (418 mi × 411 mi) × 48.45°
← Orbcomm-OG1 Orbcomm-OG2 →
Orbcomm Quick Launch (QL) satellites are satellites which were intended to replenish the constellation. The first five such satellites were launched in 2008, with one more planned, but never launched. The satellites are based on the CDS-3 satellite, which was launched on the same rocket as the first five QL spacecraft. The sixth will be launched as a secondary payload to a Russian Government satellite, also on a Kosmos-3M. Orbcomm holds options for two further satellites.[4] The satellites experienced a power system anomaly, and Orbcomm filed an insurance claim on the satellites for $50 million.[5] Orbcomm reported in 2011 that the last remaining Quick Launch satellite had failed.[6]
Orbcomm-OG2[edit]
Orbcomm-OG2
SNC (prime)
Argon ST (payload)
SN-100A[7]
5 years[7]
172 kg (379 lb)[7]
400 W[7]
Orbcomm and AIS
LEO, mostly 750 km × 750 km × 45°
← Orbcomm-QL
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched the ORBCOMM OG2 Mission 1 on July 14, 2014.
Orbcomm Generation 2 (OG2) second-generation satellites are intended to supplement and eventually replace the current first generation constellation. Eighteen satellites were ordered by 2008—nominally intended to be launched in three groups of six during 2010–2014—and by 2015 have all been launched, on three flights. Orbcomm has options for a further thirty OG2 spacecraft.[8] The satellites were launched by SpaceX on the Falcon 9 launch system. Originally, they were to launch on the smaller Falcon 1e rocket.[9]
The first of these satellites was launched on 7 October 2012 as secondary payload on a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.0 flight. The primary payload was for NASA to the ISS.[10][11] On this launch the Falcon 9 had a failure in one of its nine first stage engines 79 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This prevented the OG2 prototype satellite from being deployed into the proper orbit.[12] The satellite functioned as planned during the short time it was in orbit. This allowed a subset of spacecraft systems to be flight-test validated. The orbit of the spacecraft was unable to be raised to a sustainable altitude due to contractual limitations put on SpaceX by the primary payload owner, NASA. Two days after its launch the OG2 prototype re-entered and burned up in Earth's atmosphere. Orbcomm claimed the mission a total loss for launch insurance purposes.[13][14]
The second launch, with a constellation of six OG2 satellites, launched on July 14, 2014.[7][15] The satellites were launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 launch vehicle. Following the end of the use of the first stage for the Orbcomm orbital mission, SpaceX used the booster stage—which would ordinarily be destroyed on reentering the Earth's atmosphere and impact with the ocean—for a flight test of a number of reusable launch vehicle technologies to safely reenter and execute a "soft vertical landing" on the ocean surface, where it successfully decelerated, made a successful reentry, landing burn and deployment of its landing legs. The first stage was not recovered as the hull integrity was breached on landing or on the subsequent "tip over and body slam".[16]
The third launch, with the final 11 second-generation OG2 satellites, was successfully completed December 21, 2015.[17] It was initially scheduled for late-2014, but ORBCOMM delayed the launch until at least mid-2015[18] finally resetting the launch timeframe to mid-August through late-September 2015.[19] The launch date was further delayed by the rocket failure on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Flight 19 launch in June 2015, which ultimately delayed the OG2 launch further out to late 2015.[17][20] The satellites were placed by the Falcon 9 launch vehicle "within a fraction of a degree in inclination and 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) in altitude of the intended orbit," and by 9 January 2016, were in the middle of on-orbit testing, while executing propulsion maneuvers that had spread the 11 satellites over a 6,400-kilometer (4,000 mi) orbital arc.[21]
The ORBCOMM OG2 satellites are being manufactured by an industry team led by Sierra Nevada Corp and Argon ST, a Boeing subsidiary. A total of 18 ORBCOMM next-generation OG2 satellites were in production as of February 2013[update]. ORBCOMM OG2 satellites will provide enhanced ORBCOMM messaging capabilities, increased capacity, and automatic identification systems (AIS) service. The agreement with SpaceX to launch 18 satellites on its Falcon 9 rockets was signed in December 2012 for a total cost of $42.6 million.[22]
Launches[edit]
Launch Date/Time (GMT)
01:46, 17 July 1991 Ariane 4 (40) ELA-2, CSG Orbcomm-X Datacomm-X Early loss of communication
14:30, 9 February 1993[23] Pegasus NB-52B, KSC SLF Orbcomm CDS-1 OXP No longer operational
13:56, 25 April 1993 Pegasus NB-52B, Edwards AFB Orbcomm CDS-2 VSUME No longer operational
13:48, 3 April 1995[23] Pegasus-H L-1011, Vandenberg AFB Orbcomm-F1 FM1 No longer operational
Orbcomm-F2 FM2 No longer operational
19:11, 23 December 1997[23] Pegasus-XL/HAPS L-1011, Wallops Island Orbcomm-A1 FM5
Orbcomm-A2 FM6
Orbcomm-A3 FM7
Orbcomm-A4 FM8
Orbcomm-A5 FM9
Orbcomm-A6 FM10
Orbcomm-A7 FM11
Orbcomm-A8 FM12
13:20, 10 February 1998 Taurus LC-576E, Vandenberg AFB Orbcomm-G1 FM3 No longer operational
Orbcomm-G2 FM4
16:24, 2 August 1998[23] Pegasus-XL/HAPS L-1011, Wallops Island Orbcomm-B1 FM13
Orbcomm-B2 FM14
Orbcomm-B3 FM15
Orbcomm-B4 FM16 No longer operational. Experienced in-orbit break-up on 22 December 2018 resulting in 34 trackable objects.[24][25]
Orbcomm-B5 FM17 No longer operational
Orbcomm-B6 FM18
Orbcomm-B7 FM19
Orbcomm-B8 FM20
05:06, 23 September 1998[23] Pegasus-XL/HAPS L-1011, Wallops Island Orbcomm-C1 FM21
Orbcomm-C2 FM22 No longer operational
Orbcomm-C3 FM23
Orbcomm-C4 FM24 No longer operational
Orbcomm-C5 FM25 No longer operational
Orbcomm-C6 FM26 No longer operational
Orbcomm-C7 FM27
Orbcomm-C8 FM28 No longer operational
18:53, 4 December 1999[23] Pegasus-XL/HAPS L-1011, Wallops Island Orbcomm-D2 FM30
Orbcomm-D3 FM31
Orbcomm-D4 FM32 Semi-operational
Orbcomm-D5 FM33 No longer operational
Orbcomm-D6 FM34
Orbcomm-D7 FM35
Orbcomm-D8 FM36
06:36, 19 June 2008w Kosmos-3M Site 107, Kapustin Yar Orbcomm CDS-3 FM29 No longer operational
Orbcomm-QL1 FM37 No longer operational
Orbcomm-QL2 FM38 No longer operational
Orbcomm-QL3 FM39 No longer operational
Orbcomm-QL4 FM40 No longer operational
Orbcomm-QL5 FM41 No longer operational
05:31, 12 October 2011 PSLV-CA FLP, Satish Dhawan VesselSat-1 FM42
03:17, 9 January 2012 Long March 4B LC-9, Taiyuan VesselSat-2 FM43
00:35, 8 October 2012 Falcon 9 v1.0 (Flight 4) SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Orbcomm OG2-1 FM101 Demo unit launch as a secondary payload, at low cost and with attendant lower launch services. The primary payload owner did not allow the second orbit raising burn, and thus OG2-1 was placed in a much lower orbit. Various tests of the new satellite design were completed, but OG2-1 never became fully operational. The sat reentered in only four days.[13][26]
15:15, 14 July 2014 Falcon 9 v1.1 (Flight 10) SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Orbcomm OG2 × 6
FM103
FM109
FM104, FM106, and FM111 are no longer operational [27]
01:19, 22 December 2015 Falcon 9 FT (Flight 20) SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Orbcomm OG2 × 11
FM112
FM113
FM114
FM115
FM116
FM118
FM119
FM105 and FM119 are no longer operational.
Mobile-satellite service
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The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Larisa, Greece - Larisa hotels
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Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel 4 stars
Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel is located in Larisa, 3.3 km from the centre. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. To sum it up,I can only describe it in one word. AMAZING.
The green-key awarded Park is a modern city hotel situated in Larissa’s centre, just across the Archaeological Museum. The friendly welcome by the staff Breakfast was very good Lots of eating places nearby
Grand Hotel is centrally located in Larisa, 300 metres from Historical Folklore Museum and 600 metres from Archaeological Museum of Larisa. ITS a lovely hotel , with very friendly staff near to the shops and restaurants .Will be back soon ! Thank you for everything !
Hotel Achillion 2 stars
Centrally located in Larisa, 100 metres from the river Pinios and right next to Alkazar Park, the Achillion offers a buffet breakfast and 24-hour room service. All is exellent. Perfect location. Comfprtable place.
Situated within the pedestrian precinct in the heart of Larissa, Asteras Hotel Larissa provides comfortable rooms with free WiFi. Free private parking is possible on site. Large room with comfortable beds. Very clean, on site parking. Downton location, nice breakfast and very friendly, helpful staff. Fastest lift imaginable!
Featuring 2 underground and 2 outdoor parking lots, Hotel Dionysos is located just before entering the shopping centre of Larisa, offering easy access to the city’s business and leisure facilities. The most friendliest staff! From reception and all other staff, everyone is eager to welcome you and ensure your stay is enjoyable and that you feel as though you were at your own home.
Larissa Imperial 5 stars
Located on the outskirts of Larissa Town, the 5-star Larissa Imperial features a spacious outdoor pool with hot tub, and a spa centre with indoor pool, sauna and hammam. Excellent service, very friendly people. Attended to everything we asked for and beyond their normal duties. I recommend this hotel and also very family friendly. Great swimming pool. Excellent place.
Divani Palace Larissa 5 stars
Located in the heart of the commercial centre of Larissa, the historic Divani Palace Larissa offers 5-star accommodation featuring a spa centre, a gourmet restaurant and a bar. excellent service and great facilities
Diethnes 1 stars
Diethnes is located in Larisa, within 300 metres from the centre and 50 metres from the railway station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi access and views over the park, and has a bar. Lovely restaurants and cafes locally
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Situated within the pedestrian precinct in the heart of Larissa, Asteras Hotel Larissa provides comfortable rooms with free WiFi. Free private parking is possible on site. Large room with comfortable beds. Very clean, on site parking.
Featuring 2 underground and 2 outdoor parking lots, Hotel Dionysos is located just before entering the shopping centre of Larisa, offering easy access to the city’s business and leisure facilities. The most friendliest staff! From reception and all other staff, everyone is eager to welcome you...
Offering a restaurant and a bar, this centrally situated hotel in Larissa offers en suite rooms with free WiFi. Very friendly staff, in the city center, small but clean and good decorated rooms.
FAQs about hotels in Larisa
How much is a hotel in Larisa for this weekend?
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Larisa this weekend is £46 or, for a 4-star hotel, £69. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Larisa for this weekend cost on average around £94 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What are the best hotels to stay in Larisa?
Hotel Park, Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel and Dionissos Hotel are some of the popular hotels in Larisa.
What hotels in Larisa offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Larisa that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Larissa Imperial, Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel and Hotel Park.
What hotels in Larisa are good for couples?
These hotels in Larisa are highly rated by couples: Hotel Park, Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel and Larissa Imperial.
What are the best hotels in Larisa near Alkazar?
Some of the best hotels in Larisa near Alkazar include Hotel Park, Hotel Achillion and Divani Palace Larissa.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Larisa?
On average, 3-star hotels in Larisa cost £46 per night, and 4-star hotels in Larisa are £65 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Larisa can on average be found for £92 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Which hotels in Larisa are good for families?
Many families visiting Larisa loved staying at Hotel Park, Φοινικας and Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel.
How much is a hotel in Larisa for tonight?
On average, it costs £45 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Larisa for tonight. You'll pay on average around £75 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Larisa will cost around £96 (based on Booking.com prices).
Fine hub for visiting at her places in Thesalia or Macedonia...
Fine hub for visiting at her places in Thesalia or Macedonia provinces eg. Kalambaka, Noi Poroi. Has few historical places e. g. ancient anfitheatre inside the city. The variety of shops and caffes is big.
Larisa is a delightful city built on top of ancient ruins.
Larisa is a delightful city built on top of ancient ruins. Some areas of the city have ruins displayed which added to it’s charm. Lots of marble paving as well as shop fronts with flowers. This gave a bright clean look to the city. Not lots to see but an opportunity to take a break and relax. We walked around as we were centrally located Lots of shops reasonably priced (I compared with UK prices). Excellent food. Eating out was easy. Difficulty was in choosing where to eat. So many restaurants and bars to choose from all well presented. So spoilt for choice. Lovely in the spring!
Very lively city, cafes and restaurants crammed with people...
Very lively city, cafes and restaurants crammed with people of all ages until late at night. Very safe and beautiful pedestrian streets throughout the center. Everything we wanted was within walking distance. Ate gourmet plates at "Charles Bukowski Restaurant-Bar", but there were so many interesting places, that we could have eaten there every one hour!
Doctor Mirabillis Greece
You get to experience the coolest cafes, lounges and clubs...
You get to experience the coolest cafes, lounges and clubs you can possibly find. Events are so frequent and at such a great price. Small amphitheater style concerts of great singers and bands of all genres. You are always guaranteed a ticket and you can bring in food and drinks of your own to the concerts. Great walking paths too for long walks or in neighboring areas you have villages for scenic hikes. The people are so welcoming.
We enjoyed a lot during our visit to Larisa.
We enjoyed a lot during our visit to Larisa. Main reason was for a piano competition. Director of Music school was extremely helpful. The city is very clean, lots of shops and people. The atmosphere is much better from Athens.
Larisa is not on everybody's map but it should - not as...
Larisa is not on everybody's map but it should - not as much for its sights (although there are a few minor ones) but because it makes a perfect stopover either if travelling from Athens to Thessaloniki or from the seashore to the interior. It has an excellent, modern and quiet hotel right downtown, a parking just opposite and a good number of nice restaurants all located at a short walking distance. Prices are all reasonable, locals are friendly and you are away from the hordes of package holiday makers.
Kati T. USA
Overall impression is good and the staff is friendly and willing to help you while they always greet you with a smile. Location is convenient and there is parking space so it is handy if you want to explore the city on foot. The room is clean and all necessary utilities are available. I didn't try the restaurant or breakfast at the hotel so I cannot comment on that one.
Michael Mavromatidis Netherlands
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