Ariane 5 launch with Yahsat Y1A and Intelsat New Dawn: Launch countdown interrupted

Ariane Flight VA201

The launch countdown for tonight?s Ariane 5 mission with the Yahsat Y1A and Intelsat New Dawn satellites was interrupted prior to liftoff when an anomaly detected during the automated checkout procedure stopped the sequence before ignition of the solid boosters.

The synchronized countdown was conducted as planned, including the startup of Ariane 5?s cryogenic main engine.� Following the normal procedures for an Ariane 5 launch, this cryogenic engine?s operation  [...]

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