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Ariane

Ariane

Ariane 6 is the next 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:  VA266, two Galileo satellites, 33 and 34, Launch 14, 17 December at 02:01 local time (05:01 GMT/06:01 CET).

Next Ariane 6 launch: VA267, first Ariane 6 launch with four boosters for Amazon Leo broadband constellation, early 2026.

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Ariane 6 media kit

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Ariane 6 flight VA267 main stage in the launcher assembly building
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Assembling the first Ariane 6 with four boosters at Europe’…

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Galileo: the journey of satellites 33 and 34

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Replay: Galileo L14 launch coverage

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Galileo launch 14 liftoff

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Galileo launch 14 liftoff
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Galileo’s first Ariane 6 launch strengthens European resili…

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Galileo L14 launch highlights

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Galileo launch 14 liftoff

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Galileo L14 liftoff on Ariane 6

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Ariane 6 for Galileo

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Galileo launch 14 timeline on Ariane 6

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Artist's view of Galileo SAT 33 and 34 on their Ariane 6 launcher moments after fairing release.
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Watch live: Galileo launch on Ariane 6

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Galileo satellites 33 and 34 arriving at the Ariane 6 launc…

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Galileo satellites 33 and 34 arriving at the Ariane 6 launch pad
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Ariane 6 booster in preparation
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Ariane 6 – made in Romania

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Artist’s impression of Galileo SAT 33 and 34 separating

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Artist’s impression of Galileo SAT 33 and 34 separating from their Ariane 6 launcher.
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    Ariane 6 first flight highlights

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    Ariane 6 hot-fire timelapse

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    Ariane 6 launch animation

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    Ariane 6 at Europe's Spaceport

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    Ariane 6 at Europe's Spaceport
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    Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana

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    Vulcain 2.1 hot firing

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    Vulcain 2.1 hot firing
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    25 years of Ariane 5

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Faces of Ariane 6

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Fabienne with Ariane 5
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Faces of Ariane 6: Fabienne

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Michel signing the Ariane 6 first flight fairing
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Faces of Ariane 6: Michel

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Caroline during combined test for Ariane 6
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Faces of Ariane 6: Caroline

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Franck at Ariane 6 launch zone
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Faces of Ariane 6: Franck

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Wafaa during Ariane 6 upper part transfer
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Faces of Ariane 6: Wafaa

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André
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Faces of Ariane 6: André

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Tina Buechner da Costa
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Faces of Ariane 6: Tina

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Aline Decadi at control centre
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Faces of Ariane 6: Aline

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Guillaume
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Faces of Ariane 6: Guillaume

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Ariane 6

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Previous Ariane rockets

Ariane 5 Ariane 4 Ariane 1, 2, 3 The origins of Ariane

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The qualification model of the P120C motor for Ariane 6, completed its hot firing on 7 October 2020 at Europe's Spaceport.
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P120C final test firing

Watch Ariane 6's P120C booster hot firing at Europe's Spaceport in a final test before flight

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