Andrew Parsonson
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For queries, email andrewp@europeanspaceflight.com
The next European launch on the pad is the suborbital MAPHEUS-16 mission, scheduled to be launched from the Esrange Space Center in Sweden in the coming days. Video credit: DLR/MORABA/SSC
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The next European launch on the pad is the suborbital MAPHEUS-16 mission, scheduled to be launched from the Esrange Space Center in Sweden in the coming days. Video credit: DLR/MORABA/SSC
Sentinel-1D has been successfully deployed!
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sentinel-1D has been successfully deployed!
Ariane 6 upper stage separation confirmed. Everything is still going according to plan.
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Ariane 6 upper stage separation confirmed. Everything is still going according to plan.
Booster separation. Ariane 6 nominal. Looking good!
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Booster separation. Ariane 6 nominal. Looking good!
Liftoff of Ariane 6 carrying Sentinel-1D!
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Liftoff of Ariane 6 carrying Sentinel-1D!
Launch day! Liftoff of the Ariane 62 rocket carrying the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite is expected at 22:03 CET from the Guiana Space Centre. Video credit: ESA / ArianeGroup / Arianespace / CNES
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Launch day! Liftoff of the Ariane 62 rocket carrying the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite is expected at 22:03 CET from the Guiana Space Centre. Video credit: ESA / ArianeGroup / Arianespace / CNES
The flight included a delayed second stage ignition that was precisely timed to put the rocket in the necessary hypersonic test profile. Video credit: DLR MORABA
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The flight included a delayed second stage ignition that was precisely timed to put the rocket in the necessary hypersonic test profile. Video credit: DLR MORABA
Some slow-motion footage of the recent ATHEAt launch from Andøya Space in Norway. The rocket's first stage was powered by the Red Kite booster, which DLR developed in partnership with Bayern-Chemie. Video credit: DLR MORABA
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Some slow-motion footage of the recent ATHEAt launch from Andøya Space in Norway. The rocket's first stage was powered by the Red Kite booster, which DLR developed in partnership with Bayern-Chemie. Video credit: DLR MORABA
The DLR ATHEAt mission, carrying a small reusable space transportation demonstrator, was succesfully launched from Andøya Space on 6 October. The rocket's first stage was a Red Kite booster (developed by DLR and Bayern-Chemie) and the second was a Black Brant Mark 4 booster.
October 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The DLR ATHEAt mission, carrying a small reusable space transportation demonstrator, was succesfully launched from Andøya Space on 6 October. The rocket's first stage was a Red Kite booster (developed by DLR and Bayern-Chemie) and the second was a Black Brant Mark 4 booster.
Guillen added that the company is working on expanding its access to spaceports, currently focusing on its section of the new commercial launch facility being developed at the Guiana Space Centre. It appears that they have not yet been given access to begin construction.
September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Guillen added that the company is working on expanding its access to spaceports, currently focusing on its section of the new commercial launch facility being developed at the Guiana Space Centre. It appears that they have not yet been given access to begin construction.
During a WSBW panel, CEO of Arianespace David Cavaillolès explained that the company would launch two more Ariane 6 flights in 2025. That would make a total of four for the year, two fewer than the company initially projected.
September 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
During a WSBW panel, CEO of Arianespace David Cavaillolès explained that the company would launch two more Ariane 6 flights in 2025. That would make a total of four for the year, two fewer than the company initially projected.
Some more footage of the Ariane 6 booster separation from this. morning's launch. Credit: ESA/ArianeGroup/Arianespace/CNES
August 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Some more footage of the Ariane 6 booster separation from this. morning's launch. Credit: ESA/ArianeGroup/Arianespace/CNES
We also got a small view of booster separation during this morning's Ariane 6 launch, thanks to some clear skies. Credit: ESA
August 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We also got a small view of booster separation during this morning's Ariane 6 launch, thanks to some clear skies. Credit: ESA
The second Ariane 6 mission of 2025 was succesfully launched at 00:37 UTC this morning. The rocket carried the Metop-SG-A1/Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite into low Earth orbit. Credit: ESA
August 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The second Ariane 6 mission of 2025 was succesfully launched at 00:37 UTC this morning. The rocket carried the Metop-SG-A1/Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite into low Earth orbit. Credit: ESA
Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 launch will occur on 12 August. The flight will carry the EUMETSAT Metop-SG-A1 weather satellite into a Sun-Synchronous orbit. Video credit: ESA
July 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 launch will occur on 12 August. The flight will carry the EUMETSAT Metop-SG-A1 weather satellite into a Sun-Synchronous orbit. Video credit: ESA