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.