Video – Guyana blast…

Exclusive video of implosion in French Guyana.

Just a few weeks ago we reported on the dismantling of the former Space Shuttle launchpad, effectively marking the end of the US participation in the space race. And now comes news that a similar – though rather more explosive fate – has claimed the Ariane 4 launch platform and umbilical tower in French Guyana.

And, thanks for former European Demolition Association presient Yves Canessa whose DSD Demolition company was behind the blast, we can bring you exclusive video of the moment the Ariane 4 programme surrendered to its Ariane 5 successor: