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Ariane 6

Ariane 6 is Europe’s expendable modular launch system, developed for the European Space Agency with ArianeGroup as prime contractor and design authority and operated commercially by Arianespace. Its common liquid core and restartable upper stage support two configurations: Ariane 62 with two strap-on boosters and Ariane 64 with four.

Ariane 6
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Family Name
Ariane 6
Full Name
Ariane 6
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Description
Ariane 6 is Europe’s expendable modular launch system, developed for the European Space Agency with ArianeGroup as prime contractor and design authority and operated commercially by Arianespace. Its common liquid core and restartable upper stage support two configurations: Ariane 62 with two strap-on boosters and Ariane 64 with four.
First Flight Year
2,024
Operator
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Creation Time
April 26, 2026 at 14:21:48 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:20:50 UTC

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Dimensions
Diameter M
5.4
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2
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