Launch Of Soyuz With French Reconnaissance Satellite From Kourou Delayed Until Wed -Source

Launch of Soyuz With French Reconnaissance Satellite From Kourou Delayed Until Wed -Source

The launch of the Russia's Soyuz booster carrying French reconnaissance satellite CSO-1, planned for Tuesday from the Kourou spaceport, has been delayed by one day over weather conditions, a source in the space industry told Sputnik.

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 18th December, 2018) The launch of the Russia's Soyuz booster carrying French reconnaissance satellite CSO-1, planned for Tuesday from the Kourou spaceport, has been delayed by one day over weather conditions, a source in the space industry told Sputnik.

"The launch was planned for December 18, 19:37 Moscow time [16:37 GMT]. Due to strong winds 10 kilometers [6.2 miles] above the ground, the launch was delayed by 24 hours. It is now planned for December 19, 19:37 Moscow time," the source said.