MSG-3 on launch pad

1-On 03/07/2102 the VA 207 roll out started with roughly 1 hour and half delay due to the presence of some heavy clouds in the area of the transfer.
The distance between BAF and ELA-3 (Launch pad) is about 3 kilometers and the maximum speed of the convoy is 3 km/h.

2-The roll out was observed from the roof of the Galilee building. On the foreground the BIL (Batiment Intégration Lanceur/Launcher Integration Building) and just behind the BAF which is now familiar to the reader of the blog :-)

3-Roll out eventually started at 11:50 am (Kourou time). Here below VA 207 launcher between BIL and BAF.

4-Convoy crossing the main CSG road which had been closed to other traffic.

5- VA 207 convoy through the forest.

6-...getting closer to the ELA-3 launch pad.

7- Preparing for the last curve.

8- 13:25. VA 207 has almost reached the launch pad.

View again VA 206 roll out (taken within another angle of view at orchidée observation point).

other pictures of the Launch vehicle on the ELA-3 launch pad
(all pictures credits: Arianespace)
1-General view

2-View of the cryogenic arms

3-View at dusk (1)

 4-View at dusk (2)

 5-Launch vehicle on the ELA-3 launch pad at night