Following the interruption yesterday during the countdown, the launch has been postponed. Finally, Goce was launched this afternoon, on 17 March 2009.

Credits ESA - AOES Medialab

Further information:

• <link http: www.esa.int esalp esayek1vmoc_lpgoce_0.html _blank external-link-new-window>Goce on Esa website.
• <link http: www.aviso.oceanobs.com en news-storage news-detail _top external-link-new-window>Goce ready to be launched on 16 March 2009 , Aviso website