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- Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket successfully blasted off for the first time, restoring the continent’s independent access to space after a series of setbacks. Initially delayed for an hour by a small problem, the rocket lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana, releasing satellites into orbit. This launch marked a significant milestone for European space efforts, which had suffered from delays and loss of independent launch capabilities.
- “It’s a historic day for Europe,” declared European Space Agency (ESA) head Josef Aschbacher. Philippe Baptiste, head of France’s CNES space agency, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Europe is back.” The successful launch restored Europe’s capability to independently send missions into space.
- The Ariane 6 rocket has 29 missions booked, including deployments for Amazon’s Kuiper constellation of internet satellites.
- Europe’s space efforts had been hindered by various challenges, including the withdrawal of Russia’s Soyuz rockets and the grounding of Europe’s Vega-C launcher. The successful launch of Ariane 6 is a significant step forward in overcoming these setbacks and achieving European space sovereignty.
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Published date : 12 Jul 2024 01:01PM
