Ariane 6.

Europe's new flagship launcher. Two variants: Ariane 62 (2 boosters) and Ariane 64 (4 boosters). Vulcain 2.1 first stage, Vinci upper stage. Primary launcher for EU government missions and Amazon Project Kuiper constellation.

Every Ariane 6 launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition.

Vehicle facts

OperatorArianespace / ESA
CountryEU
First flight2024
StatusActive
ClassMedium-to-heavy lift expendable
Primary padsELA-4 Kourou
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