Postponement of GIOVE-A launch


GIOVE-A in orbit (artist's impression)
 
 
 
 
16 December 2005
 
An anomaly has been detected in the ground station network for the satellite GIOVE-A during preparations for launch. The necessary re-configuration and validation are currently predicted to lead to a delay of at least two days for this launch, originally scheduled to take place on 26 December.
 
 
 


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Related links

 •  Galileo Joint Undertaking (GJU) (http://www.GalileoJU.com)
 •  Galileo website (European Commission) (http://ec.europa.eu/transport/galileo/index_en.htm)
 •  Surrey Satellite Technology - GIOVE A (http://www.sstl.co.uk/index.php?loc=111)
 •  Baikonur Cosmodrome (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/ESA_Permanent_Mission_in_Russia/SEMRSA1XDYD_0.html)
 •  Russian launchers (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/ESA_Permanent_Mission_in_Russia/SEMHIZW4QWD_0.html)
 •  Starsem - Soyuz launcher (http://www.starsem.com/)