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Flight 157 postponed a few days
 
29 November 2002

Flight 157 - Ariane 5 ECA on the launch pad
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December 2002 The first Ariane 5 ECA launcher ready on the launch pad. This new launcher responds to new market needs to place either a single or double payload of up to 9.6 tonnes into geostationary orbit.

Credits: ESA/CNES/ARIANESPACE-Service Optique CSG 2002
 
 
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