T-1 HOUR for opening of 32 minute launch window. There is a planned hold point at T- 7 minutes in case something happens. Like birds, Ballons. Wayward flying reindeers
#JWST #WEBB #Ariane

Raining really good at the launch site. Not a concern, as long as there is no lighting #WEBB #JWST

T-30 minutes. Board is green, all systems check out, no anomalies reported. #JWST #WEBB #Ariane

Final call will be at T-10 minutes

T -20 minutes. everyone is on edge now #JWST #WEBB #Ariane

There have been 112 Launches of #Ariane5 107 have been successful #nojinx.

Weather is Green! (but cloudy) #JWST #WEBB #Ariane

-00:9:00 #JWST #WEBB #Ariane GO for Launch!! OMG IT IS HAPPENING

-00:08:00 #JWST #WEBB #Ariane Payload to internal Power

-00:07:00 #JWST #WEBB #Ariane Countdown NO Hold SYNCHRONIZED SEQUENCE start OMG OMG

T-00:06:00 No jinx, safety ordinances armed (Self destruct charges) Helium loaded . LOX and LH2 at flight levels. #JWST #WEBB #Ariane Deep breaths.. deep breaths

-00:03:40 FUELING COMPLETE. #JWST #WEBB #Ariane is Locked and loaded for launch!

T-00:01:05 #JWST #WEBB #Ariane Transition to internal Power

-00:00:37 #JWST #WEBB #Ariane Ignition Sequence Start!!!!!!!