High winds at ground level prevented today’s transfer of the Ariane 5 launcher for Arianespace’s Flight VA216 mission with Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A, resulting in a 24-hour postponement of this mission from the Spaceport in French Guiana.
Arianespace sets date for Astra 5B launch
Arianespace has announced the timeframe for its initial three missions this year inclduing flight VA217 which will carry Astra 5D and Hispasat’s Amazonas 4A.