Ariane V fails on first launch attempt; ESA plans retry
Europe's new Ariane V heavy-lift booster failed on its first launch attempt yesterday, destroyed by range safety officers when it veered off trajectory only 40 seconds after liftoff. The European Space Agency said it would convene an inquiry board to pinpoint the cause of the spectacular failure...
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