Europe’s New Ariane 6 Rocket Successfully Puts French Spy Satellite Into Orbit

On March 6, 2025, Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane-6, successfully completed its first commercial mission by launching a French military reconnaissance satellite, CSO-3, into orbit. The launch took place from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, after several delays, including a last-minute postponement on Monday due to a technical issue with a refuelling valve.This mission
On March 6, 2025, Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane-6, successfully completed its first commercial mission by launching a French military reconnaissance satellite, CSO-3, into orbit. The launch took place from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, after several delays, including a last-minute postponement on Monday due to a technical issue with a refuelling valve.This mission
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