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Ariane 6 Rocket Successfully Launches, Marking New Era for European Space

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.