Artikel XIII

1. Once the Ariane launcher has been declared operational, it shall be made available to the Organisation and the Participants for their own requirements, in accordance with a decision of the Participants, made either through the Programme Board or through new institutions as may be established in the framework of the Agency mentioned in Article II, and in accordance with the provisions of the new Arrangement referred to in Article V, paragraph 1. French Government facilities required for launchings shall likewise be made available to the Organisation and the Participants, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article XII, paragraph 2 above.
2. The decision on the terms and conditions on which the flight units of the Ariane launcher may be transferred to third-party States or to international organisations for peaceful purposes, as well as the terms and conditions under which launchings may be carried out for such States and organisations, shall be taken by a two-thirds majority of the Participants subject to the provisions of the new Arrangement referred to in Article V, paragraph 1.
3. The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 above shall also apply to the supply of elements, sub-assemblies and components developed for the development phase of the programme.