The Spaceport's ELA-3 Launch Zone Receives its 4th Ariane 5 of 2008

(July 6, 2008) -- The Ariane 5 for Arianespace's fourth mission of 2008 has moved to the ELA-3 launch zone at Europe's Spaceport, clearing the way for tomorrow's evening liftoff with its dual payload of commercial telecommunications satellites.
Moving on its mobile launch table, the Ariane 5 with ProtoStar I and BADR-6 enters the ELA-3 launch zone at Europe's Spaceport.

This heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA rolled out of the Final Assembly Building at Europe's Spaceport today, covering a 2.8-km. section of the dual-rail track that links the Spaceport's major launch infrastructure elements.

All is ready for tomorrow's final countdown to an evening liftoff during a launch window that opens at 6:47 p.m.

The Ariane 5 ECA will deliver a payload performance of 8,639 kg. - which includes 7,537 kg. for the mission's ProtoStar I and BADR-6 spacecraft passengers, along with their integration hardware and the SYLDA 5 multiple satellite dispenser system.

Source : Arianespace

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