Ariane 6s To Launch Four Galileo Satellites

Credit: Artist's concept of Ariane 6: Arianespace
LYON, France—Two Ariane 6s will launch four Galileo satellites in 2020-2021, thus making the European Space Agency (ESA) the first confirmed customer for the new European launcher, launch service operator Arianespace announced Sept. 14. Arianespace will use the medium-lift Ariane 62 version. The...
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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