Maiden Flight of Ariane 62

Maiden Flight of Ariane 62

Launch Vehicle: Ariane 62 (developed by European Space Agency)

Mission Name: Maiden Flight (First flight of the Ariane 6 rocket)

Launch Status: Go For Launch

Launch Window: July 9th, 2024 between 2:00 PM EDT and 5:00 PM EDT (This is a 3-hour window).

Mission Details:

• This is the inaugural flight of the Ariane 6, a new European expendable launch system designed for more cost-effective and competitive access to space.
• The Ariane 62 variant carries two solid boosters and is suited for carrying government and scientific payloads.
• The maiden flight will carry the CSO-3 French military Earth observation satellite.

Additional Information:

• The launch will take place from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
• A successful launch will mark a significant milestone for European space capabilities.