Ariane 6 launches 3Cat-4: reflecting on Earth
Europe’s newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test important new technologies in orbit, Ariane 6’s first flight will showcase the versatility and flexibility of this impressive, heavy-lift launcher. Read on for all about 3Cat-4, then see who else is flying first.
Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components and payload with two boosters – blue background
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Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components and payload with two boosters – blue background Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components with two boosters
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Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components with two boosters Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components with two boosters – blue background
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Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components with two boosters – blue background Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components and payload with two boosters – white background
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Artist's view of the Ariane 6 components and payload with two boosters – white background Chang’e-6 enters lunar orbit ahead of far side landing attempt
Webb hints at atmosphere around rocky exoplanet
Researchers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for the existence of a rocky planet atmosphere outside our Solar System.
Where space weather starts
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Where space weather starts Space Team Europe for Ariane 6: Aline Decadi
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They say it takes a village to raise a child. To launch a rocket, we have the combined expertise and passion of Space Team Europe. Aline Decadi is one of many making the first Ariane 6 launch possible and has been interviewed as part of a series highlighting some of the people that make up this dream team.
Working for ESA, Aline Decadi is Launch System Dependability and Safety Lead engineer on Ariane 6 meaning her role is to predict what could go wrong at any moment to protect the people working at Europe’s Spaceport. Passionate about space
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