MetOp-A: launch postponed

July 17, 2006

During the final countdown for the launch of Eumetsat's MetOp-A satellite, an anomaly occurred in the launcher's electrical system.

As a result, Starsem and its Russian partners have decided to carry out complementary verifications.

A new launch date will be set in the coming hours.

  • See the other mission updates:


    • >  Launch postponement for the MetOp-A satellite (July 20, 2006)
    >  MetOp-A: launch postponed (July 19, 2006)
    >  MetOp-A satellite launch (July 19, 2006)
    >  Postponement of the MetOp-A launch (July 18, 2006)
    >  Soyuz 2-1a moves to the launch pad with MetOp-A (July 14, 2006)
    >  MetOp-A is mated to its Soyuz 2-1a launcher (July 12, 2006)
    >  MetOp-A is integrated in its protective payload fairing (July 11, 2006)
    >  The improved Soyuz 2-1a launcher's new payload fairing is ready for flight (June 28, 2006)
    >  MetOp-A is readied for its July flight on the upgraded Soyuz 2-1a launcher (June 16, 2006)
    >  MetOp-A launch campaign begins at Baikonur Cosmodrome (April 22, 2006)

  • For additional information on the MetOp-A mission, read the Launch Kit.
  • Watch the MetOp-A launch live.
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