Arianespace scrubs Ariane 6’s first commercial launch due to ground systems issue

Airanespace and the European Space Agency (ESA) had to stand down from the planned launch of the first Ariane 6 rocket of the year and the second in program history on Monday, March 3. David Cavaillolès, the CEO of Arianespace, confirmed there was a ground systems issue that prevented the launch, but wasn’t able to provide additional details, according to Frédéric Castel, an aerospace reporter covering the launch for Spaceflight Now in French Guiana. More

(Source: SpoaceFlight Now - Mar 4)