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Kourou, French Guiana (SPX) Apr 01, 2011 In the last seconds of Ariane Flight VA201's launch countdown as the Vulcain cryogenic main stage engine was being ignited, the checkout process detected an anomaly on the launcher, interrupting the final countdown. The Ariane 5 launcher and payload immediately switched to a safe mode. Data analysis is underway to determine the cause of the anomaly, and in parallel, the launcher will be transferred to the Final Assembly Building - where it will be returned to a flight-ready condition. Arianespace will set a new launch date as soon as possible.
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Final Countdown Is Underway For Second Ariane 5 Flight Of 2011Kourou, French Guiana (SPX) Mar 31, 2011 Arianespace has begun the final countdown for today's heavy-lift Ariane 5 mission from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Activities began with this morning's electrical systems checkout at the Spaceport, and are being followed by fueling of Ariane 5's cryogenic main stage. This is the second Ariane 5 mission in 2011, and it will orbit a dual-satellite payload for telecommunications oper ... read more |
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