• The Task Force was formed to understand and correct the anomaly occurring during the countdown on Friday, April 9, which led to the postponement of Flight 194; this Task Force has been asked to submit an initial report on Friday, April 16.

• The Quality Audit is designed to analyze the underlying reasons for the technical difficulties that occurred, and to propose corrective measures. The initial conclusions of this Audit will be presented before Flight 194.

These two initiatives will be conducted concurrently and independently of each other. They will enable Arianespace to set a new date for Flight 194 as soon as possible, and to consolidate the manifest for the following launches.