SB ALL    @ AMSAT  $ANS-156.01
Launch Delayed By Computer Bug
 
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 156.01 FROM AMSAT HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, DC   June 4, 1988
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
 
A balky flight computer on the Ariane-4 launcher has delayed its debut flight
until June 15.  Meanwhile, AMSAT's Phase 3C satellite sits atop the three
stage rocket in Kourou, French Guiana.  The delay from June 10 to June 15 was
thought to be adequate to replace the ailing flight computer but a decision on
any additional schedule delay will come only after a thorough review of the
problem to be completed over the weekend.