The last attempted launch of Europe's new heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket was called off minutes before blast off on Monday
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket
The control room of the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana
Ariane 6, Europe's launcher
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launched on its first commercial mission from French Guiana
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit…
It will be the second launch for Ariane 6, after its inaugural flight in July 2024
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is seen ahead of its maiden launch in July 2024
European nations seek to secure independent access to space amid a shock rapprochement between Moscow and Washington
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