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Successful lift-off for the last Vega mission
On the night of Wednesday 4 to Thursday 5 September 2024, the Sentinel-2C satellite was successfully placed in orbit by the last Vega launch vehicle.
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Successful lift-off for the last Vega mission
Europe’s new Ariane 6 launcher takes flight
With the maiden launch of Ariane 6 on 9 July 2024 at 4 pm, European space transportation entered a new era, and Europe regained its autonomy of access to space.
Europe’s new Ariane 6 launcher takes flight
[Ariane 6] The date of the maiden flight is firming up
Following the new status report published by the French space agency and ESA a week after the successful combined tests on 23 November, the maiden flight of the Ariane 6 launcher is scheduled to take place between mid-June and the end of July 2024.
[Ariane 6] The date of the maiden flight is firming up
[Ariane 6] Successful first ignition of the Vulcain 2.1 engine
On 23 November 2023, teams from CNES, ArianeGroup and ESA successfully completed the long-duration hot-fire test of Ariane 6’s main stage on its launch pad at Europe’s spaceport.
[Ariane 6] Successful first ignition of the Vulcain 2.1 engine
Ariane 6 is out !
As part of the combined testing campaign, Ariane 6's mobile gantry was retracted on 22 June.
Ariane 5, the legendary launcher, takes to the skies for the last time
On 16 June 2023, Ariane 5, Europe's flagship launcher, will take off for the 117th and final time from Europe's spaceport.
Ariane 5, the legendary launcher, takes to the skies for the last time
Canopée in French Guiana for the first time
Canopée, the extraordinary ship designed to transport Ariane 6 components, docked for the first time in French Guiana.
Canopée in French Guiana for the first time
Ariane 6 installed on its launch pad, with its fairing
Ariane 6 has achieved a new milestone: the launcher is fully assembled for the first time and installed on its launch pad.
Ariane 6 installed on its launch pad, with its fairing
Webb and Ariane 5: a tailor-made launch
A closer look at the main modifications made to the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, in preparation for the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Webb and Ariane 5: a tailor-made launch