According to media reports, the new rocket can launch missions in low-Earth orbit and also in deep space. The design of the rocket is such that it can be set according to the needs of the missions. This is the reason why after the successful flight of Ariane-6, competition in the world’s space launch market may increase.
Director General of ESA Joseph Eschbacher described the launch as a demonstration of ‘European excellence in engineering and technology’. He also acknowledged the hard work of thousands of people engaged in this work over the years. Teams from European Space Agency (ESA), CNES, Ariane Group and Arianespace have played an important role in preparing the rocket.
The first flight of Ariane-6 was named VA262. During this flight the rocket demonstrated its ability to escape Earth’s gravity and operate in space. Despite being a test flight, the rocket carried many payloads with it. These included experiments and satellites of space agencies, companies, research institutes and universities.
About an hour after launch, the rocket placed the satellites in an orbit 600 kilometers above the Earth. It is believed that with the help of this rocket, Europe can strengthen its hold in the global space sector.