Europe's New Hope: The Anticipated Launch of Ariane 6 on July 9

Kourou, French Guiana, French Guiana France
Ariane 6 is a powerful and versatile launcher capable of delivering several satellites in different orbits during the same flight
Ariane 6 replaces Ariane 5 and is crucial for Europe's efforts to end a 'launcher crisis'
ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher expresses excitement about upcoming launch
European Space Agency (ESA) to launch Ariane 6 rocket on July 9
Expected to offer ride-sharing launches for small satellites
First launch will be a demonstration flight carrying eight cubesats and reentry capsules from ArianeGroup and The Exploration Company
First launch will pave way for commercial operations and ramp-up in launches over next two years
Europe's New Hope: The Anticipated Launch of Ariane 6 on July 9

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch the long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket on July 9, marking a significant milestone for Europe's space ambitions. The inaugural flight of the next-generation rocket was originally planned for 2020 but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and technical issues. During this delay, Europe has been without an independent way to send heavy missions into space.

Ariane 6 is a powerful and versatile launcher that can deliver several satellites in different orbits during the same flight. Its upper stage is powered by an engine that can be reignited, making it a valuable asset for Europe's space program.

ESA has an order book of 30 missions for Ariane 6, and the first launch will pave the way for commercial operations and a significant ramp-up in launches over the next two years. The rocket is expected to offer ride-sharing launches for small satellites, similar to those offered by SpaceX.

The Ariane 6 rocket replaces its predecessor, Ariane 5, which launched NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2021. The new rocket is crucial for Europe's efforts to end a 'launcher crisis' and re-establish independent access to space.

The first launch of Ariane 6 will be a demonstration flight, carrying eight cubesats and reentry capsules from ArianeGroup and The Exploration Company. The payload also includes the YPSat instrument, which will remain attached to the upper stage of the rocket after launch and record its flight data.

ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher expressed his excitement about the upcoming launch, stating that it would mark a new era of autonomous European space travel. He emphasized that this powerful rocket is 'the culmination of many years of dedication and ingenuity from thousands across Europe' and will re-establish Europe's independent access to space.

The Ariane 6 launch campaign has reached its final stages, with the wet dress rehearsal (WDR) scheduled for June 18. The WDR involves fueling the rocket on the launchpad and then draining it again to ensure that all systems are functioning correctly before the actual launch.

The Ariane 6 rocket is a significant investment in Europe's space capabilities, and its successful launch will mark an important step forward for European space exploration. The first flight of this new rocket is expected to take place on July 9 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.


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Ariane 6 ready to rocket, bringing heavy-lift capability back to Europe

The Register Richard Speed Thursday, 06 June 2024 00:00
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    • Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to launch on July 9 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
    • ESA lost its domestic heavy-lift capability with the retirement of Ariane 5.
    • Ariane 6 can carry more and heavier satellites than Ariane 5 and features an upper-stage engine that can be relit multiple times.
    • Europe has had to use alternative providers to get its spacecraft into orbit due to delays in Ariane 6 development, loss of Soyuz launch capability, and Vega-C failure.
    • First flight of Ariane 6 will demonstrate that the rocket works. ESA is responsible for it.
    • Payload on the maiden flight includes eight CubeSats and reentry capsules from ArianeGroup and The Exploration Company.
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    • . The date was announced by European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Josef Aschbacher in Berlin this week.
    • Europe lost its domestic heavy-lift capability with the retirement of the Ariane 5.
    • However, ESA managers would be happy just to see an Ariane 6 get off the ground.
    • SpaceX, in comparison, managed ten launches of its Falcon 9 in January 2024 alone.
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European Space Agency plans first launch of Ariane 6 rocket

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Emilee Speck Friday, 07 June 2024 16:27
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    • ESA is targeting July 9 for the first launch of Ariane 6 from Europe’s launch facility in French Guiana.
    • Ariane 6 replaces its predecessor, Ariane 5, which launched NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in 2021.
    • ESA plans to offer ride-sharing launches for small satellites and will do so with its first flight.
    • YPSat instrument will remain attached to the upper stage of the Ariane 6 after launch and record the rocket’s flight.
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    • Ariane 6 can carry more and heavier satellites than Ariane 5 and features an upper-stage engine that can be relit multiple times.
    • First flight of Ariane 6 will demonstrate that the rocket works. ESA is responsible for it.
    • Second launch is planned by the end of 2024.
    • Payload on the maiden flight includes eight CubeSats and reentry capsules from ArianeGroup and The Exploration Company.
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Ariane 6 launches: the case for SpaceCase SC-X01

European Space Agency (ESA) Friday, 07 June 2024 16:29
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    • SpaceCase SC-X01 is built by ArianeGroup, the company behind the Ariane 6 rocket.
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    • The unique selling point of SpaceCase SC-X01 is its heat-protective shield made of carbon resin called NAXECO™ resin, which is also the structure.
    • SpaceCase SC-X01 objectives is to survive intense heat during reentry to Earth at speeds of 28,000 km/h.
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    • ]For us actually it won’t be hot enough[
    • Our material can handle more such as Mars or Moon return with re-entry speeds greater than 40 000 km/h.
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First Ariane 6 launch set for July 9

Space News Site: https://spacenews.com/lunar-time-standard/ Jeff Foust Thursday, 06 June 2024 03:44
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    • ESA and partners have announced a July 9 launch date for the first Ariane 6 rocket.
    • Ariane 6 is critical to Europe’s efforts to end a ‘launcher crisis’ and re-establish independent access to space.
    • If successful, a second Ariane 6 launch will take place before the end of the year with plans for around 10 launches annually once at cruising speed.
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    • The European Space Agency will conduct a fueling test and practice countdown (WDR) before the launch.
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Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket set for July 9 launch

France 24 News Channel Wednesday, 05 June 2024 10:35
  • Unique Points
    • Ariane 6 rocket, crucial for Europe's space ambitions, is scheduled to launch on July 9 after years of delays.
    • The inaugural flight was originally planned for 2020 but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and technical issues.
    • Europe has been without an independent way to send heavy missions into space during the delay.
    • Ariane 6's upper stage can deliver several satellites in different orbits during the same flight.
    • ArianeGroup, the rocket's main contractor, has an order book of 30 missions for Ariane 6.
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