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Ariane 6 Rocket's Debut Puts Europe Back in the Launch Game


xt-generation Ariane 6 rocket rose today for the first time from its South American spaceport, ending a yearlong launch gap caused by the Ariane 5's retirement. The heavy-lift launch vehicle's demonstration flight began with liftoff at 4 p.m.

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