The Covid-19 pandemic has led Arianespace to suspend its satellite launches at the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana.
In a statement, the company said launch preparations will resume as soon as allowed by health conditions. “This exceptional measure is designed to protect the health of employees and the local population, while also maintaining the security needed to prepare for scheduled launches.”
Arianespace, French space agency CNES and associated companies in Guiana are currently overseeing operations to place launchers and satellites in safe standby condition, in line with standard procedures.
