Ariane 6 Gets First Prospective Launch Customer

Credit: Artist's concept of Ariane 6: ESA
PARIS—Eumetsat has placed an option to launch a Metop-SG weather satellite aboard an Ariane 6, marking the first time an order, firm or optional, has been signed for the still-in-development European launcher. The option is for an Ariane 62, the medium version of the rocket destined to replace...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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