It's a “go” for Arianespace’s Ariane 5 dual-payload mission with Arabsat-5C and SES-2

It’s a “go” for Arianespace’s Ariane 5 dual-payload mission with Arabsat-5C and SES-2

Today’s launch readiness review for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 launch of 2011 has given the green light for its September 20 liftoff on a mission that will orbit the Arabsat-5C and SES-2 satellites from the Spaceport in French Guiana.

The review confirmed the heavy-lift Ariane 5’s “go” status, along with the readiness of its dual-passenger payload, the launch infrastructure at the Spaceport, and the network of tracking stations that will follow the flight.

This clears the way for Ariane 5’s rollout tomorrow, readying the vehicle for its liftoff from French Guiana on Tuesday, September 20, during a launch window that opens at 6:38 p.m. and continues to 8:02 p.m. local time.

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It’s a “go” for Arianespace’s Ariane 5 dual-payload mission with Arabsat-5C and SES-2

The Ariane 5 flight with Arabsat-5C and SES-2 is set for September 20