ARIANESPACE’S AUGUST 21 FLIGHT IS AUTHORIZED FOR LIFTOFF

The green light has been given for Ariane 5’s upcoming mission with JCSAT-12 and Optus D3 following today’s launch readiness review at the Spaceport in French Guiana. This go-ahead clears the way for the rollout of Ariane 5 tomorrow from its Final Assembly Building to the ELA-3 launch zone.