Ariane 6 launch live: Watch after Europe's newest rocket blasts off for first time

Ariane 6 lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Once in operation, it will become the space agency's newest taxi to low orbit, able to carry satellites and equipment up out of the atmosphere.

Tuesday 9 July 2024 21:28, UK

Ariane 6 awaiting its first ever flight. Pic: ESA - L. Bourgeon
Image: Ariane 6 awaiting its first ever flight. Pic: ESA - L. Bourgeon
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  • Ariane 6 is Europe's newest rocket standing at 63 metres tall
  • It blasted off just after 8pm (BST) from French Guiana this evening
  • Once in operation, it will give the European Space Agency the ability to launch satellites again by itself
  • It is the latest in a long line of Ariane satellite launchers and is designed to be cheaper and easier to build
  • We won't post live updates here - but you can watch in the stream above
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