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Ariane 5 ECA Launch Postponed (Feb. 9)

KOUROU, French Guyana --- During final tests in preparation for the launch, an anomaly appeared on a ground equipment.

As a result, Arianespace has decided to replace the equipment on the Ariane 5 vehicle scheduled to launch on February 11.

This operation will take 24 hours. The new launch date is now scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2005.

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Arianespace Flight 164 - Ariane 5 ECA Launch Postponement