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Next launch: 19 June
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The next launch from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana is planned on 19 June. Flight VA207, the 63rd Ariane 5 mission, will carry EchoStar XVII and MSG-3 into orbit. More info on Ariane 5 here.
Ariane 5 booster test-firing
Ariane 5 booster roars into life
 
25 May 2012   An Ariane 5 solid-propellant booster was test-fired yesterday at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to help improve the reliability of Europe’s heavy launcher.
Half-shell of Ariane 4 fairing
Spare Ariane nose heads to new home
 
16 May 2012   A large piece of Europe’s retired Ariane 4 launcher left French Guiana last week on a long journey across the Atlantic for display in the Netherlands.
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16 May 2012   Ariane 5’s second launch of 2012
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12 February 2012   Final ‘go’ for Vega launch
3 February 2012   Vega set for its inaugural flight
31 January 2012   Three launch pads at Europe’s Spaceport


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