Europe's new Ariane 6 launcher launched
The rocket is intended to promote satellites into space for commercial and public contractors in the future. At its first launch, which had to be delayed by an hour on the ground due to a "small problem," the new carrier rocket carried nearly 20 "passengers": microsatellites from universities and scientific experiments, including some from Germany.
The predecessor model Ariane-5 had been in use for 27 years before its last launch in the previous year. Since then, the Europeans have been unable to independently launch satellites into orbit.
The upcoming Ariane-6 launch will take place from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, marking a significant step for space travel and European collaboration. This new carrier rocket, developed by European nations, is set to revolutionize commercial and public satellite operations. Despite the initial hiccup during its inaugural launch, the reliability and capabilities of Ariane-6 are expectant to restore Europe's independent access to space travel.
