Ariane 6 takes flight—again! 🚀 Europe’s newest heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, has successfully launched for the second time, marking a historic first commercial flight! - Lift-off: 6 March, 13:24 local time (17:24 CET) - Launch site: Europe’s Spaceport, French Guiana - Mission: Deliver the CSO-3 satellite to orbit for the armeedelair This flight, operated by Arianespace, successfully demonstrated key capabilities of Ariane 6, including: - Auxiliary Propulsion Unit reignition - Vinci engine’s third boost - Controlled deorbiting of the upper stage to minimise space debris Why is this important? This mission is a major milestone for Europe’s independent access to space, with more Ariane 6 launches planned in 2025! The rocket’s modular design allows it to handle a wide range of missions, from low-Earth orbit to deep space. This is just the beginning of Ariane 6’s journey. More launches, more missions, more innovation—stay tuned! 📹 europeanspaceagency - S. Corvaja 📹 ESA/ArianeGroup/...