THAICOM 4 (IPSTAR) launch : several days additional delay

July 18, 2005

The launch of THAICOM 4 (IPSTAR) is delayed by an additional several days

Following the completion of additional checks on the Ariane 5 launcher
preparation facilities at the Spaceport in French Guiana, Arianespace has
decided to carry out a careful examination of the equipment involved.

As a result, a few additional days will be necessary to complete these
operations, and a new launch date will be announced during the week of July
25.

The Ariane 5 Generic launcher and its THAICOM 4 (IPSTAR) payload remain in a
safe condition inside the Ariane 5 final assembly building at the Spaceport.

THAICOM 4 (IPSTAR) will be the largest commercial telecommunications
satellite ever carried into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO), with a mass
at liftoff of more than 6,500 kg. (14,000 lb.).


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Jacques :-)

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