Liftoff power!
17 June saw the debut launch of Europe's heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 with upgraded, more powerful boosters – allowing for even more satellites to be taken to orbit in one go.
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- @Arianespace was the launch service provider for this flight #VA269. Liftoff was from @EuropeSpacePort, with operations managed by @CNES. @ArianeGroup is the prime contractor for the Ariane 6 rocket, that took 36 @Amazonleo satellites to orbit. @esa is the Ariane 6 launch system
- ESA Space Transport repostedMission success for the most powerful Ariane 6 yet. ✅ Flight #VA269 launched 36 @Amazonleo satellites using upgraded boosters carrying 14 tonnes more propellant each. A new record for Europe’s heaviest payload in a single launch. 🔗 esa.int/Enabling_Suppo… (Pic:
- The Ariane 6 upper stage's Vinci engine just fired for the last time on today's flight #VA269. The burn ensures a safe deorbit and keeps to the zero-debris approach. Mission complete!
00:00 - Your parcels have been delivered! 📦 The 36 @Amazonleo satellites have separated from the rocket. Ariane 6's Auxiliary Propulsion Unit has worked non-stop during separation allowing for a quicker release of the satellites. 👏
00:00 - 466 km above our planet, the Ariane 6 upper stage has completed its second boost, ready to start deploying the 36 @Amazonleo satellites in about 15 minutes. Watch live, and follow today's launch: esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
After a complete lap of Earth Ariane 6 is half-way through deploying the 36 satellites on today's flight.
- 1, 2, 3, 4: the new P160C boosters just separated from the core stage as Ariane 6 soars through the skies on flight #VA269
00:00Replying to @ESA_transportThe Vulcain 2.1 engine has finished its job for today, and now it's time for the Vinci engine to start (and stop and start again), on its way to orbit.
00:00The first boost from Ariane 6's upper stage engine Vinci has ended, putting the 36 @Amazonleo satellites into an initial orbit around Earth – smooth sailing
00:00 - ESA Space Transport repostedLIFTOFF! 🚀 Ariane 6 #VA269, in its most powerful configuration yet, launching 36 @Amazonleo satellites. @Arianespace @EuropeSpacePort @CNES @ESA_transport
00:00 - LIVE NOW 🔴 Watch the most powerful Ariane 6 launch so far. @esa Web TV 3 > watch.esa.int/three/ YouTube > youtube.com/watch?v=f457U8… More info > esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
We are back with the 5 minute countdown commenced for a launch at 13:21 BST/14:21 CEST
- Replying to @ESA_transport @esa and @EuropeSpacePort@Arianespace is the launch service provider for this flight #VA269. Liftoff is from @EuropeSpacePort, with operations managed by @CNES. @ArianeGroup is the prime contractor for the Ariane 6 rocket. This launch will take @Amazonleosatellites to orbit. @esa is the Ariane 6 launch
- Weather is looking good, and so is our rocket! Here's what to expect from today's launch: 🚀 A thousand Metallica concerts aka liftoff 💥 Booster Separation 💥 Fairing Separation 💥 Core Stage Separation 🛰️ Satellites deployment 💥 Upper stage deorbitation #VA269 📸 ESA - S.
