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     • Europe's next-generation rocket has completed its first hot-fire test on its future launch pad in French Guiana. The Ariane-6 vehicle lit its main cryogenic engine for four seconds before being shut down. The Ariane-6 is the replacement for the Ariane-5, which was the mainstay of Europe's access to space for 27 years before its retirement in July.
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   What is Europe's new rocket Ariane 6?

   • Europe's big new rocket, Ariane-6, has blasted off on its maiden flight. The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana at 16:00 local time (19:00 GMT) on a demonstration mission to put a clutch of satellites in orbit. Crews on the ground in Kourou applauded as the rocket - developed at a cost of €4bn (£3.4bn) - soared into the sky.

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   Will the Ariane 6 launch be a consequence?

   • The issue will have "no consequence on the next launches”, said Arianespace chief executive Stéphane Israël. Europe is poised to regain independent access to space next week, when the long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket performs its inaugural flight from Kourou, French Guiana.

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   What happened to Ariane 5 & 6?

   • At one time, ESA and Arianespace, which operates the Ariane rocket family on a commercial basis, planned a crossover between Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 flights, which were supposed to begin in 2020. Instead, delays with the Ariane 6 rocket meant Europe has gone a year without the ability to put its own large payloads into orbit.

   Europe’s long-delayed flagship rocket is about to launch for the first

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   Where did the first European Ariane 6 rocket go?

   • Credit: Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images The first European Ariane 6 rocket fired off its launch pad at the edge of the Amazon rainforest and climbed into orbit Tuesday, an inaugural flight a decade in the making that restored Europe's ability to put its own large satellites into space.

   Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended

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   When did the Ariane 6 launch?

   • The Ariane 6 launched for the first time ever today (July 9), lifting off from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 3:01 p.m. EDT (1901 GMT). There was a lot riding on this debut: It came a year after the retirement of Ariane 6's predecessor, the workhorse Ariane 5, left Europe unable to launch big satellites on homegrown rockets.

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   Will the Ariane 6 be Europe's next flagship launcher?

   • The debut of the Ariane 6 rocket came almost exactly one year after Europe's previous workhorse rocket, the Ariane 5, flew for the final time. Running four years late, the Ariane 6 is set to become Europe's next flagship launcher.

   Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended

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3. arstechnica.com › space › 2024Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals ...

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   Jul 10, 2024 · The first European Ariane 6 rocket fired off its launch pad at the edge of the Amazon rainforest and climbed into orbit Tuesday, an inaugural flight a decade in the making that restored...

4. www.bbc.com › news › science-environment-67516530Europe's new Ariane-6 rocket completes final test - BBC

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   Nov 30, 2023 · Europe's new Ariane-6 rocket completes final test. Space officials will announce in the coming days a date for the maiden flight of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane-6. It follows...

5. www.reuters.com › technology › spaceEurope 'back in space' despite Ariane 6 debut glitch | Reuters

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   Jul 9, 2024 · PARIS, July 9 (Reuters) - Space bosses hailed Europe's return to space after the Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out a series of trials in a debut flight on Tuesday, but the mission ended with...

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7. www.nature.com › articles › d41586/024/02191-1Powerful Ariane 6 rocket poised to restore Europe ... - Nature

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Europe is poised to regain independent access to space next week, when the long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket performs its inaugural flight from Kourou, French Guiana.

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8. www.bbc.com › news › articlesAriane-6 first launch: Europe's rocket blasts off for first time

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Europe's big new rocket, Ariane-6, has blasted off on its maiden flight. The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana at 16:00 local time (19:00 GMT) on a demonstration mission to...

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is finally ready to fly, four years late but vital as ever for European governments backing the more than $4 billion project. Set for liftoff from French Guiana, the...

10. www.space.com › europe-ariane-6-rocket-debut-launchEurope's new Ariane 6 rocket launches on long-awaited debut ...

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    Jul 9, 2024 · Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has finally taken flight, carrying the hopes of a continent on its broad back. The Ariane 6 launched for the first time ever today (July 9), lifting off from...