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BGonaSTICK · 11-10-06, 02:13 PM

Evry, October 10, 2006

Liftoff Ariane 5 ECA - DIRECTV 9S - OPTUS D1: launch delayed by 24 hours.

In order to carry out additional checks on components of the launcher, Arianespace has decided to postpone the launch of Ariane 5 ECA - DIRECTV 9S - OPTUS D1 by 24 hours.

The launch is now planned for the night of Friday, October 13, 2006, at the opening of the launch window.

This is between 8:56 p.m. and 9:56 p.m. on October 13 GMT.

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