Ariane 6 - Inaugural Flight
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Ariane 6
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Kourou, French Guiana
2 hours 51 minutes
Mission Overview
The inaugural flight of Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket marked a historic moment for European space access. Launching from the Guiana Space Centre, this next-generation launcher successfully reached orbit, restoring Europe's independent access to space.
Multiple Cubesats
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Highlights
European rocket debut
New generation launcher
Historic first flight
Fun Facts! 🤔
Ariane 6 launches from a jungle near the equator for extra speed boost!
The rocket took over 10 years to develop.
French Guiana is in South America but is part of France and the European Union.
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About Arianespace
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Mission Statistics
580 km
Maximum Altitude
27,200 km/h
Maximum Speed
4,500 km downrange
Distance Traveled
1
Orbits Completed
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