Europe · ESA / Arianespacefirst
July 9, 2024
Ariane 6 maiden flight restores European launch capability
After a year-long gap following Ariane 5's retirement, Ariane 6 successfully reaches orbit on its first flight, ending Europe's dependence on SpaceX and Vega for medium-lift launches.
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