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European satellite launcher set for first commercial blast off

The launch was delayed several times due to issues with satellite transportation and refueling pipe anomalies, according to Arianespace.
The CSO-3 satellite will enhance France's military operations and disaster response capabilities.
Ariane 6 aims to restore independent access to space for Europe after reliance on SpaceX since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Reuters

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Europe's Ariane 6 deploys spy satellite in first full mission

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully deployed a French spy satellite in its first fully operational launch on Thursday, completing a return to space for a continent facing questions over its role amid a security rift with the United States.

6 days ago·United Kingdom

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Zeit Online

Ariane 6: European launcher launched for first commercial flight

Last year, the Ariane 6 was launched into space for the first time – now it has completed its first commercial flight. The first client was the French Air Force.

6 days ago·Germany

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Ars Technica

When Europe needed it most, the Ariane 6 rocket finally delivered

“For this sovereignty, we must yield to the temptation of preferring SpaceX.”…

6 days ago·United States

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Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija

European-made rocket successfully completes first commercial mission

The new European-made Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its first commercial mission on Thursday, putting a French military satellite into orbit, giving the continent new independent access to space.

6 days ago·Vilnius, Lithuania

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KTBS

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European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit to give the continent a new independent access to space.

6 days ago

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Le Point.fr

Ariane 6 succeeds its first commercial flight and revives European spatial autonomy

After several reports, Ariane 6 took off with success from Kourou, taking a commercial satellite for the first time and re-launching France in the space race.

6 days ago·Paris, France

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