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space2 years ago

Europe's Ariane 5 Retirement Sparks Urgent Space Launch Crisis

Europe is facing a launch crisis as its heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 5, retires, leaving the continent without independent access to space for large satellites. The successor, Ariane 6, is still undergoing development and testing and is unlikely to fly until the end of this year or even later in 2024. The situation is worsened by the inoperability of the smaller Vega-C rocket and the unavailability of Russian Soyuz rockets. Ariane 6 is expected to be more cost-efficient and flexible, with two versions available, and is currently in the final stages of development.

via Spaceflight Now|
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space2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5 with final rocket launch

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket completed its 117th and final flight, successfully deploying two communications satellites into orbit. However, the retirement of the Ariane 5 leaves Europe without a large satellite launcher until the delayed Ariane 6 becomes operational, likely in 2024. The Ariane 6 program has faced multiple delays, leaving European payloads reliant on American rockets, primarily SpaceX's Falcon 9. The retirement of the Ariane 5 marks a major shift in the international launch marketplace, with Europe facing a launcher crisis and no clear vision beyond 2030. The priority now is to ensure the successful inaugural flight of the Ariane 6, which is expected to be a more cost-effective alternative to meet European and commercial needs.

via Spaceflight Now|
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space2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5, its trusted workhorse rocket

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, the European Space Agency's "workhorse" rocket, successfully launched for the final time, carrying Germany's Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat) and France's Syracuse 4b military communications satellites into geostationary orbit. The launch marks the end of a 27-year era for Ariane 5, which played a crucial role in establishing Europe's presence in the communications satellite market. The rocket's final mission was delayed twice due to technical issues and bad weather.

via DW (English)|
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space2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5 rocket in its final mission

Europe's Ariane-5 rocket, which has been instrumental in Europe's access to space for nearly three decades, has completed its final mission by successfully launching two telecoms satellites. With no immediate replacement ready, Europe faces a launcher crisis as the next-generation rocket, Ariane-6, is still in development. The unavailability of home-grown rockets has forced European satellites to rely on American services. The Ariane-5's retirement comes as SpaceX's re-usable Falcon rockets have disrupted the launch market. The Ariane-6 aims to be 40% cheaper than its predecessor but will still be an expendable design until Europe develops re-usability technologies in the 2030s.

via BBC|
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space2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5 as rocket crisis looms

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, the continent's workhorse for heavy missions, completed its final flight after 27 years of launches. This farewell flight comes at a challenging time for European space efforts, as delays to the next-generation Ariane 6 and Russia's withdrawal of rockets have left Europe without an independent means of launching heavy missions into space. The Ariane 5 had a rocky start but went on to become a reliable rocket, earning a reputation for its successful launches. With the rise of competition from SpaceX, Europe is facing difficulties in maintaining its presence in the launcher market. The European Space Agency is working intensively to prepare Ariane 6 and Vega-C for future launches.

via FRANCE 24 English|
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spaceflight2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5, its trusted workhorse rocket

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, which has been in operation since 1996, completed its final mission by launching two satellites into orbit. The first satellite, Heinrich-Hertz, is an experimental communications satellite managed by the German space agency, while the second satellite, Syracuse 4B, is a military communication relay for the French government. The Ariane 5 has had a successful operational career, with a 96% success rate over 117 missions. Its replacement, the Ariane 6, is expected to launch in late 2023.

via Space.com|
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space2 years ago

The Final Farewell: Ariane 5's Last Mission

The Ariane 5, a heavy-lift rocket operated by Arianespace, flew for the last time, launching government communication satellites for Germany and France. The rocket, known as flight VA261, took off from the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana and placed the satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The launch marked the end of the Ariane 5 program after 27 years of operation, with a total of 117 flights. The final launch improved telecommunications for Germany and France, with the Heinrich-Hertz satellite exploring new communication technologies and the Syracuse 4B aiding France's uninterrupted communications capability. The Ariane 6, the successor to the Ariane 5, is set to increase launch capacity within Europe.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
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space2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5, its trusted heavy-lift rocket

The last Ariane 5 rocket is set to launch from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, leaving Europe without a heavy-lift rocket for the first time in decades. Europe's domestic rocketry business, ArianeGroup, will have to rely on US-based SpaceX for launches until the Ariane 6 rocket is ready, which is expected to be delayed further. The Ariane 5 has been a reliable workhorse for European orbital delivery, but it is relatively expensive and non-reusable compared to SpaceX's Falcon 9. The European Space Agency has already started using SpaceX's rockets and is seeking a contract to fill the gap in service. The Ariane 6, although still a single-use vehicle, is expected to be a reliable platform in the future. ArianeSpace is also developing a reusable spacecraft called Susie for crewed missions.

via The Register|
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spaceflight2 years ago

Europe bids farewell to Ariane 5 rocket with final launch after delays

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, the workhorse of the European Space Agency (ESA), is set to launch for the final time on July 5. The rocket, which has been delayed due to bad weather and technical issues, will carry two satellites to geostationary transfer orbit. One satellite will research new communications technologies, while the other will provide permanent connectivity for the French Armed Forces. The Ariane 5 has been in service since 1996 and has launched 116 times. Arianespace is developing the Ariane 6 rocket to replace it, with a planned debut in late 2023.

via Space.com|
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space2 years ago

Farewell to Europe's Ariane 5 Rocket: A Bittersweet Ending

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, known for its reliability and success rate of 96%, is set to retire after 27 years of service. The final launch, carrying a French military communications satellite and a German communications satellite, has been delayed due to faulty transmission lines. Ariane 5 has been instrumental in launching commercial satellites, scientific payloads, and interplanetary missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope. Its successor, Ariane 6, is expected to have its first flight in 2024.

via Spaceflight Now|
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space2 years ago

"Final Countdown: Ariane 5 Rocket's Bittersweet Ending and Top 10 Launches"

The last European Ariane 5 rocket has arrived at the launch pad for its final mission, carrying a French military satellite and a communications technology testbed spacecraft for Germany. This will be the 117th mission for the Ariane 5 since its introduction in 1996. The retirement of the Ariane 5 will leave Europe without its own independent access to space until the Ariane 6 vehicle makes its inaugural launch in 2024.

via Spaceflight Now|
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space2 years ago

"Final Flights: Ariane 5 Rocket's Bittersweet Farewell and Starlink's Last Launch"

Arianespace is set to launch the final flight of the Ariane 5 rocket, carrying the Syracuse 4B and Heinrich Hertz satellites. Meanwhile, SpaceX has two Falcon 9 flights planned, including the Starlink 5-13 mission, which will be one of the last to use the v1.5 satellites. The next Starlink flight, Starlink 6-5, will introduce the v2 Mini satellites. These launches mark significant milestones for both Arianespace and SpaceX in their respective satellite deployment programs.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
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space2 years ago

The Final Flight: Ariane 5 Rocket's Bittersweet Farewell

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, which has been in service for nearly three decades, is set to launch for the last time on Tuesday. The rocket has been a symbol of Europe's access to space, but its retirement raises questions for the European Space Agency. The Ariane 6, developed to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9, has faced significant delays, forcing the agency to rely on SpaceX for some missions. The director general of the European Space Agency has acknowledged that Europe has fallen behind SpaceX in launch capabilities.

via Ars Technica|
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space2 years ago

Ariane rockets prepare for final launch and inaugural flight.

The final launch of Europe's Ariane 5 rocket has been rescheduled for July 4 after being grounded for over two weeks due to a problem with the pyrotechnic systems required to jettison the launcher's strap-on solid rocket boosters. The rocket will carry the Heinrich-Hertz and Syracuse 4B satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit from the Guiana Space Center. The retirement of Ariane 5 will leave Europe without its own independent access to space.

via Spaceflight Now|
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space2 years ago

Final Ariane 5 launch delayed due to technical issue.

Arianespace has postponed the final launch of the Ariane 5 rocket due to a potential problem with pyrotechnical systems. The company discovered a "nonconformance" in pyrotechnical transmission lines during acceptance testing for another program. The launch was carrying two government communications satellites and was scheduled for June 16 from Kourou, French Guiana. Arianespace has not set a new launch date for the mission, which marks the retirement of the Ariane 5.

via SpaceNews|
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