Press Release

Press Release

Arianespace Intelsat 11/Optus D2 launch: Liftoff set for Friday, October 5

Evry, October 3, 2007

On the strength of checks performed during the last few days, both Arianespace's customers stated that their satellites were ready for launch.

Arianespace has decided to restart the countdown for its launch of the Intelsat 11 and Optus D2 satellites. Liftoff of the Ariane 5 GS launcher is now set for Friday evening, October 5, as early as possible during the following launch window:

Launch Window

GMT

Paris, France

Washington, D.C.

Kourou, French Guiana

Sydney, Australia

Between
09:28 p.m. and
10:13 p.m.
on October 5, 2007

Between
11:28 p.m. and
00:13 a.m.
on October 5-6, 2007

Between
05:28 p.m. and
06:13 p.m.
on October 5, 2007

Between
06:28 p.m. and
07:13 p.m.
on October 5, 2007

Between
07:28 a.m. and
08:13 a.m.
on October 6, 2007
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