According to the planned Ariane launch events list, here’s what’s happening in Kourou this afternoon. All times approximate and given with respect to -H0 (23:56 CEST):
- 11h Start of final countdown
- 7h Check of electrical systems
- 4h Start of filling of main cryogenic stage with liquid oxygen and hydrogen
- 3h Chilldown of Vulcain main stage engine
- 1h Check of connections between launcher and telemetry, tracking and command systems
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