Arianespace kept its Ariane 6 launch on schedule for 17 June after a strike at the Guiana Space Centre ended the previous day. CEO David Cavaillolès said the base was fully operational again and all launch indicators were green.
The dispute, led by the UTG union, had blocked site access since 15 June, but management and union talks produced a deal on 16 June. Local media said the settlement included a 1.6% rise in social minimums and fuel allowances of €100 to €300.
The mission is set to lift off from Kourou in French Guiana during a window opening at 12:53 CET. That keeps Ariane 6 on track for another commercial ramp-up flight.