Echostar-17 declared a problem

According to a press article recently issued, it has become public that, MSG-3 co-passenger on the next Ariane 5 flight, Echostar-17, a telecom satellite, has a problem. Last week, Arianespace informed the MSG teams working at CSG that all available resources are put in place to resolve this issue as soon as possible but the flight VA207 will however have to be delayed. In simple words this means that the MSG-3 launch date planned on the 19th of June is not realistic anymore.
Formal consolidated information from Arianespace,  ESA and EUMETSAT will follow shortly.

Practically speaking, TAS, ESA and EUMETSAT teams are being redeployed to accommodate this "stand by" period till activity is back on track.

Be sure that very few only are of the opinion that they will spend the rest of their life in French Guyana....

Some other have planned to make some appropriate readings for morale boosting or personal development :-)

Credits: Amazon

Despite these unexpected news, things were going so far  very well on the MSG side (we just had a successful review authorising the fuelling!). All team members believe that, despite the delay, the job will be completed soon.
Let's wish a good trip back for those who have left Kourou and hope that we shall soon welcome them again. During this expected short period they certainly deserve to have a good rest at home and enjoy to meet with their respective families.
For those who stay, for sure the MSG-3 team spirit shall remain in order to complete the (expected short) babysitting phase that starts now. In addition, the morale here in CSG is very high!
Last but not least, let's wish Echostar-17 team good luck to quickly fix the issue.