There is some venting occurring on the umbilical tower near the back end.
A new record regarding payload mass will be gained by the Ariane 5 rocket as we pass T-3 minutes.
Quote from: longdrivechampion102 on 06/18/2016 08:41 pmA new record regarding payload mass will be gained by the Ariane 5 rocket as we pass T-3 minutes.This 10,730 kg lift record for Ariane 5 would seem like an important milestone to add to the NSF article.
Quote from: IanO on 06/18/2016 08:50 pmQuote from: longdrivechampion102 on 06/18/2016 08:41 pmA new record regarding payload mass will be gained by the Ariane 5 rocket as we pass T-3 minutes.This 10,730 kg lift record for Ariane 5 would seem like an important milestone to add to the NSF article.I thought he said 8,730 kg.Are you sure?
Harry's chatting away. This is comedy gold!