UPDATE: Ariane V Launch Postponed Due to Labor Strike
UPDATE: It was a short strike — one day. The Ariane successfully launched the two satellites on September 21.
ORIGINAL STORY: The launch of two communications satellites on an Ariane V launch vehicle scheduled for tonight is being postponed because of a labor strike.
Arianespace, the European company that launches from Kourou, French Guiana, announced that the Trade Union of French Guiana Workers had declared a strike within the Telespazio company. Consequently, “means of measurement” necessary for the launch are unavailable.
A new launch date for the SES-2 and ARABSAT 5C satellites will be announced as soon as possible, Arianespace said.
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