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Ariane 6's successful launch: Europe regains independent access to space
FRANCE 24 English
Ariane 6 is a European expendable launch system operated by Arianespace and developed and produced by ArianeGroup on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). It replaces Ariane 5, as part of the Ariane launch vehicle family.
Europe's newest rocket Ariane 6 has launched from French Guiana on the northern coast of South America.