Arianespace postpones Astra 5B launch

Space launch company Arianespace has postponed the launch of the vehicle due to carry SES’s Astra 5B and Hispasat’s Amazonas 4A satellite.

The launch, originally scheduled for March 7, has been postponed while Hispasat performs complementary checks on Amazonas 4A.

Arianespace said a new launch date would be announced soon.