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European Space Agency

Press Release

Ariane-4 launch delayed
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12 February 2003

The last launch of an Ariane 4, due to take place this morning at
08:00 CET from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, has been
postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. 

Although weather at ground level was fine throughout the day, high
altitude winds led to the countdown being stopped before the mobile
service gantry was withdrawn. As a result, activity on the launch pad
was suspended prior to the startup of the third stage fueling.

Flight 159's Ariane 4 and its payload have been put in a safe mode
ready for the next launch attempt which will take place as soon as
weather conditions permit. 

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