Europe's new space rocket set for maiden flight next month
After a number of delays the new Ariane 6 will launch early in July
Europe's big new rocket is set to make its inaugural flight later this year, sending the first commercial satellite into orbit.
The Ariane 6 rocket, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), is designed to replace the current Ariane 5 rocket, which has been in service since 1996. The Ariane 6 is a more powerful rocket, capable of carrying heavier payloads into orbit.
The first Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to launch from the Kourou Space Center in French Guiana on July 9, 2024. The rocket will carry the Vega-C satellite into orbit. The Vega-C is a small satellite that will be used to test the Ariane 6's capabilities.
The launch of the Ariane 6 is a major milestone for the European space industry. The rocket is expected to significantly reduce the cost of access to space, making it more affordable for companies and governments to launch satellites and other payloads into orbit.
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