Intelsat New Dawn Satellite launch postponed

LUXEMBOURG, JOHANNESBURG: The launch of the Intelsat New Dawn spacecraft aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, initially scheduled for launch Wednesday, 30 March 2011, was scrubbed after the launch sequence was shut down automatically. According to Intelsat SA, provider of fixed satellite services, the spacecraft is secure. Arianespace is going to review the data and make another launch attempt at a later date.