MSG-3 Launch
MSG rolled out to launch pad
The Ariane-5 launcher, containing MSG-3 and the co-passenger EchoStar 17, was transferred to the launch pad yesterday afternoon.
Friday 5 July 2012
Mounted on the launch table and travelling at a speed of 3 km/h Ariane was successfully moved from BAF (final assembly building) to the launch pad at Kourou, French Guiana.
Final preparations are now taking place for the launch at 21:36 UTC this evening.
