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Ariane 6 is the latest rocket in a long history of launchers to fly from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana – demonstrating the power of multinational cooperation for over five decades. 

First Ariane 6 launched: 9 July 2024 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana 16:00 local time (20:00 BST, 21:00 CEST).

Previous Ariane 6 launch:  12 February, 16:45 (17:45 CET, 13:45 local time), first Ariane 6 launch with four boosters for Amazon Leo broadband constellation, VA267.

Next Ariane 6 launch: Ariane 6 with four boosters

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Ariane 6 media kit

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More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters launched
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More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters lifts off

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Artist's view of Ariane 6 with four boosters over Earth
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Watch live: first launch of Ariane 6 with four boosters

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Lowering Ariane 6 flight VA267 onto the launch pad
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Assembling the first Ariane 6 with four boosters at Europe’…

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Ariane 6 takes Sentinel-1D into orbit
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Ariane 6: safety first

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