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Arianespace launch with Skynet 5C and Turksat 3A: launch postponed

Kourou, May 30, 2008

During final pre-launch checks for the Ariane 5 ECA's mission with Skynet 5C and Turksat 3A, the result of a launcher software test was not nominal.

Therefore, Arianespace has decided to stop the launch countdown. The launch vehicle and the two payloads are in a safe condition.

A new date for the mission will be announced as soon as possible.