The new heavy-lift rocket has been designed for all possible futures, and at its core is maximum versatility. Ariane 6 can put any satellite or payload into any orbital path. This is made possible with the new restartable Vinci engine that will power up the Ariane 6 upper stage again and again, stopping and starting to insert spacecraft into any orbit they need to be. The launcher stores enough fuel for a final burn, once its passengers are deployed, to deorbit and reenter safely back through Earth’s atmosphere. YPSat will witness it all, recording this historic flight live from the front row.

“It feels unreal that YPSat will soon be launched. It is the climax of months of continuous teamwork in an amazing group that I’m so happy I had the chance to be part of,” says Marilia Matos, Ground Station Coordinator for the mission based at ESA's Italy side, ESRIN.

“It is incredible what the dedication of Young Professionals can achieve! I'm so grateful to have the chance to see something I directly contributed to be launched into space. I cannot wait to see the videos that our payload will produce!”

Find out about all the missions that will be flown on Ariane 6’s first flight and get all the latest in the run up to launch on the Ariane 6 homepage and Space Transport on X.