Ariane 5 ECA launches with the giant TerreStar-1 satellite

Arianespace were back in action on Wednesday, with the launch of their Ariane 5 ECA and a single passenger, the TerreStar-1 communications satellite. Launch from the European Spaceport in French Guiana was delayed by a storm that passed over the center, and several technical issues, before launching at 17:52 GMT. This mission is Arianespace’s third of seven Ariane 5 flights planned in 2009, marking the 189th flight of an Ariane family vehicle, and the 45th launch for Ariane 5. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight.com - Jul 2)