Published: 2024-07-09
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana, on Tuesday at 9:00 PM CEST.
This maiden flight marks a crucial step for Europe's space industry, aiming to regain its competitive edge in satellite launches.
The Ariane 6, successor to the Ariane 5, is designed to be more cost-effective and versatile, capable of delivering satellites to various orbits.
European Space Agency (ESA) chief Josef Aschbacher hailed the launch as the beginning of a new era in autonomous and versatile space flight.
With France and Germany as major contributors, the Ariane 6 project represents a significant European collaboration in space technology.
Related articles in German:

Europas neue Trägerrakete Ariane 6 ist ins All gestartet
faz.net

Warum der Ariane 6-Start für die europäische Raumfahrt so wichtig ist
faz.net

Europas neue Rakete Ariane 6: Konservativ, aber sexy
faz.net
focus.de

Ariane 6: Livestream vom Jungfernflug der europäischen Riesenrakete
spiegel.de

"Die Ariane 6 ist Ausdruck eines Machtdenkens: Europa will selbst ins All fliegen können" (GEOplus)
stern.de

Im Livestream: Europäische Rakete "Ariane 6" hebt ab
sueddeutsche.de

Neue europäische Trägerrakete Ariane 6 gestartet
sueddeutsche.de

Ariane 6: Europas fragwürdige Rückkehr in den Weltraum - WELT
welt.de

Weltraum: Europas neue Trägerrakete Ariane 6 gestartet - WELT
welt.de
Similar articles in Europe
Ariane 6 Launch: A Partial Triumph for European Space Ambitions
Germany Today, 2024-07-11
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Takes Flight with Swedish Tech
Sweden Today, 2024-07-10

Ariane 6 Launches Military Satellite
France News Today, 2025-03-06

Spain's New Aerospace Hub Launched
Spain News Today, 2024-10-02

Norway's Historic Satellite Launch
Norway Today, 2024-08-12