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Two Galileo satellites were launched on December 17 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 6 rocket, marking the first launch of Galileo on Ariane 6 and the 14th operational satellite launch for the program, which aims to enhance global navigation services.
The inaugural launch of Ariane 6, Europe's new heavy lift launch vehicle, is scheduled for 9 July 2024 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This milestone was announced by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher at the ILA Berlin Air Show, alongside key partners from ArianeGroup, CNES, and Arianespace. Ariane 6, which features a reignitable upper stage for versatile mission capabilities, aims to re-establish Europe’s independent access to space and has already secured 30 missions in its order book.