Further delay for MetOp launch

The live launch transmission planned for today is replaced with the following programme, also TODAY:

18 July, 16:15-16:45 GMT – short programme played in a loop during 30 minutes:

ESA-TV transmits a short statement on the new launch delay, delivered by François Maroquène, Vice-President of Starsem, the MetOp launch service provider, plus a replay of images of Soyuz with MetOp on the launch pad and final launch preparation images from the preceding days.

Eutelsat W2 at 16 degrees East, Transponder B6 vertical, channel G (SCPC), F=11.181 MHz, SR=5.632 MS/sec, FEC=3/4

For further information and a daily update of the transmission schedule, visit our website at http://television.esa.int. For all enquires, contact Claus Habfast, Tel +31 71 565 3838, Fax +31 71 565 6340, e-mail claus.habfast@esa.int.

With kind regards,

ESA TV Service