Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely
Enlarge / Europe’s first Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from a new launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. The first European Ariane 6 rocket fired off its launch pad at…
Europe’s powerful new Ariane 6 rocket soars on debut flight, but hits a snag before reentry
Jody Amiet/AFP/Getty Images The European Space Agency satellite launcher Ariane 6 rocket takes off from its launchpad at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, on July 9. Sign…
Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket launching for 1st time ever on July 9
Europe’s new heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket is set to make its long-delayed debut today (July 9). If all goes according to plan, the Ariane 6 will launch from Europe’s Spaceport…