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Ariane 6 Prepares for Inaugural Launch

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket aims to enhance space access with advanced capabilities and sustainability features.

  • The Ariane 6 launch window opens on July 9, 2024, at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
  • The rocket features a modular design, allowing for two or four boosters depending on mission requirements.
  • Ariane 6's upper stage can reignite multiple times, enabling precise satellite deployment and return to Earth.
  • The rocket will carry eight satellite missions and several onboard experiments on its first flight.
  • Sustainability measures include a low-carbon launchpad and eco-friendly fuel production methods.
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