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Paris, 14 January 2003
Press Release
Nø 04-2003

Rosetta launch postponed
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Having considered the conclusions of the Review Board set up to advise 
on the launch of Rosetta, Arianespace and the European Space Agency 
have decided on a postponement.

The Review Board called for Arianespace and all its partners to make 
sure, in the framework of a programme for the resumption of Ariane 5 
flights, that all Ariane 5 system qualification and review processes 
have been checked.

Arianespace and the European Space Agency, together with all 
interested parties, are now going to consult each other in order to 
determine arrangements for the soonest possible launch of Rosetta.

For further information, please contact:

ESA Media Relations Service
Tel.: +33(01)1.53.69.7155
Fax:  +33(01)1.53.69.7690

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