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Lights in the sky over eastern U.S. were likely European Ariane 6 rocket, astronomer says
A European rocket launched from French Guiana — not the American rocket launches the same night — was likely the source of the bright lights in the sky across the East Coast.
Europe Ariane 6 rocket launches a weather satellite
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Europe's Ariane 6 rocket sent a weather and climate satellite to orbit on Tuesday night. The Ariane 6 took off at 8:37 p.m. EDT from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, in its third-ever launch, carrying the Metop-SGA1.
Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Launches Mission to Polar Orbit
A troubled European rocket critical to the continent’s goal of reducing its reliance on Elon Musk’s SpaceX thundered off a launchpad and delivered a satellite into space on a third-ever mission Arianespace declared an “absolute success.
Strange spiral in the sky over Pa. likely caused by Ariane 6 rocket launch
Pennsylvania residents witness a stunning celestial event: swirling lights in the sky. Discover what caused this mesmerizing sight.
Amazing Up Close Views With Ariane 6 Rocket Launch
A camera placed near the launchpad delivers and amazing view of the first liftoff of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket. Credit: ESA
Ariane 6 rocket launches with next-gen weather satellite as deadly heatwave hits Europe
As Europe battles record-breaking heat, the Ariane 6 rocket carrying the MetOp-SGA1 satellite successfully launched on Wednesday from French Guiana. Developed by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites,
Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches for 3rd time ever, sending weather satellite to orbit (video)
Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched for the third time ever tonight (Aug. 12), sending an advanced weather and climate satellite to orbit.

Rocket Report: Ariane 6 beats Vulcan to third launch; China’s first drone ship

Welcome to Edition 8.06 of the Rocket Report! Two of the world's most storied rocket builders not named SpaceX achieved major ...

Ariane 6 Launches Metop-SGA1 Weather Satellite into Polar Orbit

SGA1, a next-gen polar-orbiting weather satellite, from French Guiana. The mission, Ariane 6’s third flight, will enhance ...

Ariane 6 gains speed against SpaceX rival

Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched for the third time ever tonight (Aug. 12), sending an advanced weather and ...
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Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket launch rescheduled to March 6

The first commercial mission of Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 has been rescheduled for Thursday, French company Arianespace announced, after an “anomaly” forced a last-minute ...
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Ariane 6 rocket roars skyward carrying a French military ... - WTOP

The rocket’s mission was to deliver the CSO-3 military observation satellite into orbit at an altitude of around 800 kilometers (500 miles). It was the first commercial mission for Ariane 6 ...

What was that spiral of light in the sky over Wisconsin on Tuesday night?

The deorbit burn of the Ariane 6 upper stage occurred at 0235 UTC Aug 13 (10.35 pm EDT Aug 12). Spinup and propellant dump at ...

Two new rockets just launched within 30 minutes of each other. Watch the highlights

Two new rockets just launched within 30 minutes of each other, with each vehicle lifting off for just the third time. First up, Arianespace’s Ariane 6 launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, ...