The first flight of #Ariane6 is scheduled between 20:00 & 00:00 CEST today from Europe’s space port in French Guiana.
Ariane 6 is critical to the next generation of ESA space science missions including PLATO, Ariel, Comet Interceptor, EnVision, Athena, & LISA, & much more beyond, both institutional & commercial.
Details on the largely test-oriented flight profile, including in-orbit engine restarts & upper stage deorbiting, plus info on how to watch 👇
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Ariane_6_launch_how_to_watch_and_what_to_look_out_for
Mark McCaughrean /
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2024-07-09 06:06:30
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