Selected in December 2014 over an all-solid-fuel alternative, Ariane 6 was initially planned for a 2020 debut. However, the program faced delays, with the first launch eventually taking place …

4 days ago · Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth-observing satellite today (Nov. 4) on its fourth-ever launch.

Ariane 6 is a competitive launch solution, designed to meet the economic requirements of today’s space market. This next-generation launcher was developed by ArianeGroup with a clear goal: …

Ariane 6 comprises three stages: two or four boosters, and a main and upper stage – known together as the central core. The main stage together with the solid rocket boosters propels …

Find out all about Ariane 6, the new launcher developed and built by ArianeGroup, which combines high performance and competitiveness for all types of space missions to all orbits.

3 days ago · An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.

4 days ago · In addition to four Falcon 9 missions from SpaceX, an Ariane 62, New Glenn, Atlas V, Chang Zheng 7A, Chang Zheng 12, Ceres 1, Chang Zheng 11, Kinetica-1, and Electron are …

Jul 9, 2024 · With Ariane 6, Europe’s heavy-lift launcher is set to offer two variants, Ariane 62 with two boosters and Ariane 64 with four, and a reignitable upper stage capability. This will afford …

Mar 6, 2025 · Twin solid-fueled boosters and a hydrogen-fueled core stage engine powered the Ariane 6 through thick clouds on an arcing trajectory north from the spaceport on South …

A huge number of technologies, materials and teams have created a stronger, lighter, and lower-cost main stage for Ariane 6. It all comes together to propel the new rocket for the first 10 …