Ariane 64 Launches Successfully: Europe’s Enhanced Rocket Reaches Space
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From the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, the first successful launch of the new, upgraded version of the European Ariane 6 rocket — Ariane 64 — delivered satellites into orbit for internet connectivity.
The European Space Agency has successfully carried out the inaugural flight of Ariane 64, a more powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket. The launch took place at the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.
The rocket delivered satellites designed to provide global internet connectivity, marking a key step in the advancement of European space technology and infrastructure.
Ariane 64 is a strengthened version of Ariane 6, designed to transport heavy payloads to geostationary orbit as well as to launch satellite constellations for communications and Earth observation projects.
This successful maiden flight demonstrates Europe’s readiness to compete in the global space launch market and strengthens the continent’s strategic capabilities in space.
The rocket delivered satellites designed to provide global internet connectivity, marking a key step in the advancement of European space technology and infrastructure.
Ariane 64 is a strengthened version of Ariane 6, designed to transport heavy payloads to geostationary orbit as well as to launch satellite constellations for communications and Earth observation projects.
This successful maiden flight demonstrates Europe’s readiness to compete in the global space launch market and strengthens the continent’s strategic capabilities in space.
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