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The Ariane 6 underwent a wet dress rehearsal on June 20 at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Credit: L. Bourgeon/ESA
Nine years after securing the go-ahead to develop a less expensive heavy-lift launcher to replace the Ariane 5, Europe is upbeat that the new Ariane 6 is emerging at a time when strong demand could boost its planned flight rate. Days ahead of the Ariane 6’s planned inaugural launch from Europe’s...
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