Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Set for Inaugural Launch After Years of Delays

The new rocket aims to restore Europe's independent access to space with a mission carrying 17 payloads.

Ariane 6's first flight will carry university micro-satellites, re-entry capsules, and scientific experiments.
The launch marks a critical step for Europe after years of reliance on foreign and private space services.
Engineers have conducted extensive rehearsals to ensure a smooth launch, despite historical risks associated with maiden flights.
The rocket's success is crucial for ongoing and future European space missions, including commercial contracts with Amazon.
Ariane 6 represents a $4 billion investment and involves contributions from 13 ESA member states and over 600 companies.