Arianespace has stated that its flagship satellite launch vehicle Ariane-5 should be ready to fly again in November 2001. The announcement follows an investigation carried out by an independent inquiry board on the malfunction of Ariane-5's upper stage during Flight 142. As requested, the board pinpointed the causes for the anomaly and recommended corrective measures. All of the recommendations have been accepted, and will be applied as quickly as possible. Arianespace is now targeting the next Ariane-5 launch for late November, a delay of about two months compared with the initial schedule.
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