For the first time ever, Ariane 6 with four P160C boosters stands tall on the launchpad, awaiting for the big moment.
Launch is set for 17 June 2026, 08:53–09:22 local time, 13:53–14:22 CEST.
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- The most powerful version of Ariane 6 (so far) 👑 With the new P160C boosters, Ariane 6 will take 36 @Amazonleo satellites to low Earth orbit. Teams at @EuropeSpacePort in French Guiana are doing the final checks before liftoff, set for 17 June 2026, 08:53–09:22 local time,
- Our launcher is complete. Flight VA269 has passed its Launch readiness Review yesterday, meaning it's ready for its final chronology tomorrow. Liftoff is set for 17 June 2026, 08:53–09:22 local time, 13:53–14:22 CEST, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. @Arianespace is
00:00 - ESA Space Transport reposted
We are standing down from today’s launch attempt. We are still detecting off nominal behavior in the vehicle's fluid systems, the teams are analyzing the new data to isolate the root cause. - Ready for a bigger boost? 🚀 The next Ariane 6 launch is set for 17 June 2026, 08:53–09:22 local time, 13:53–14:22 CEST, from @EuropeSpacePort in French Guiana. This will be the first Ariane 6 with four P160C boosters, an upgrade of P120C. Livestream on ESA Web TV starts at
- ESA Space Transport repostedWe are targeting NET 15 June to launch Mission 'Onward and Upward' during the available launch window opening at 8:00 pm UTC (10:00 pm CEST), subject to weather, safety, and range infrastructure. Follow the launch live: youtube.com/live/Ss1DUqLje…
- The next Ariane 6 launch on 17 June will see Europe's rocket fly with four upgraded boosters and a 20-m long fairing with 36 @Amazonleo satellites inside.
The @Arianespace launch kit is now available with all the facts and figures: arianespace.com/news/mission-v…
- Replying to @ESA_transportThe @Arianespace launch kit for flight VA269 is now available with all the facts and figures: arianespace.com/news/mission-v…
- On 17 June Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is flying with even more power. 🚀 Here's how we made the boosters produce even more boost.
00:00More info about the next Ariane 6 launch:
