New #Ariane6 launch table taking shape
The new #Ariane6 mobile gantry being built at #ELA4 is pretty impressive...
Euronews report from French GuianaLength 8:30Race to build Ariane 6 rocket launch pad
Had a peek down the new #Ariane6 #ELA4 flame trench being built, impressive... #CSG
And another shot from the side, concrete being poured in, cant wait to launch from here, exciting times... #ELA4 #Ariane6 #CSG
A final order for a batch of 10 Ariane 5 rockets has been raised.The vehicle, which has been the mainstay of European launcher activity for the past 20 years, will be phased out once its successor is in place.ArianeGroup, the French-led industrial consortium, expects its new Ariane 6 to be flying no later than mid-2020, and in full operational service in 2023.At that point, Ariane 5 can be retired. The last order ensures sufficient rockets are available for the handover.
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Europe's @ArianeGroup says 1st test firing of Ariane 6 main stage Vulcain 2.1 engine concluded successfully in Lampoldshausen, Germany. Test lasted 650 seconds.