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Ariane 5 Fueling is Complete

In this illustration, the multilayered sunshield on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope stretches out beneath the observatory’s honeycomb mirror

Fueling for both the main and upper stages of the Ariane 5 rocket is now complete.

In preparation for launch scheduled for no earlier than 7:20 am EST (9:20 am GFT). The cryogenic arms attached to the Ariane 5 are now supplying top-up fuel until liftoff. All systems are being continually measured to monitor the readiness of Ariane 5 to launch and the condition of its precious cargo.