The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

First Ariane 6 Launch is a Success

Lifted Off From French Guiana Tuesday Afternoon

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Tom Patton
Jul 10, 2024
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Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (20:00 BST, 21:00 CEST).

"Seeing Europe’s new launcher lift off into space marks the culmination of an outstanding technical and technological adventure, and the beginning of a long history of Ariane 6 operations."
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