Ariane 6 is scheduled to launch on 9 July 2024

First launch of Ariane 6 targeted for 9 July 2024

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The first launch of Ariane 6 is targeted for 9 July 2024 from Europes Spaceport in French Guiana, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher announced.

If all goes according to plan, the Ariane 6 will launch from Europes Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on Tuesday during a four-hour window.

Europes next-generation heavy-lift rocket, Ariane-6, looks set to make its maiden flight in mid-2024. The target launch date was announced by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Paris on 20 September 2022.

The Ariane 6 is a new European heavy-lift launch vehicle designed to replace the Ariane 5 rocket. It is being developed by Arianespace, the European launch services provider, and is intended to be more cost-effective and versatile than its predecessor.

The Ariane 6 will be capable of launching a variety of payloads into orbit, including satellites, cargo, and crewed spacecraft. It will be used to support a range of missions, including scientific research, Earth observation, and space exploration.

The first launch of Ariane 6 is a major milestone for the European space program. It will mark the beginning of a new era of space exploration and will help to ensure Europes continued leadership in the global space industry.