Arianespace: Next Ariane 5 Launch Postponed

Due to logistics difficulties in French Guiana, Arianespace has decided to postpone the next Ariane 5 launch, initially scheduled for Wednesday December 10th.>> A new launch date will be announced as soon as possible.>>> (EDITORS NOTE: The logistics difficulties mentioned in the communiqu are large-scale road blockades throughout French Guiana by demonstrators protesting against high automobile fuel prices.)>> -ends->