Arianespace Flight 157: Launch of the “10-ton” Ariane 5 is scheduled for December 11
The go-ahead for Arianespace’s first Ariane 5 with a 10-ton payload lift capacity followed the replacement of two external chill-down igniters (AMEF) on the launch table in Kourou, French Guiana.
Arianespace has authorized the resumption of preparations for the liftoff of Flight 157, which is now slated for Wednesday, December 11.
Tests performed pinpointed that the sensors did not provide data on the igniters’ operation. Two new igniters were validated, and they have been integrated on the launch table.
Reconfiguration of the Ariane 5 for Flight 157 is now complete. The two satellites for this mission, HOT BIRDTM 7 and STENTOR, remained under the launcher’s fairing during these operations. The launcher will be transferred to the launch zone on Tuesday, December 10.
Flight 157 is set for liftoff at the opening of the following launch window:
Launch Window for Flight 157 | ||||
| KOUROU | GMT | PARIS | WASHINGTON D.C. | |
Between 7:22 p.m. | Between 10:22 p.m. | Between 11:22 p.m. | Between 5:22 p.m. | |
