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As a consequence of additional operations wanted on a floor means interfacing with the launcher, the launch is postponed. The brand new launch date will likely be introduced following the completion of those operations. Ariane 6 and its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite tv for pc, are in steady and secure situations.
Ariane 6 is scheduled to launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 native time on 3 March 2025 (16:24 GMT, 17:24 CET). That is the primary industrial flight for Ariane 6, flight quantity VA263, operated by Arianespace, carrying the CSO-3 satellite tv for pc for the French Procurement Company (DGA) and the French house company (CNES) on behalf of the French Air and House Pressure’s House Command (CDE).
Observe the launch dwell
Tune in here on 3 March from 16:35 CET to look at the Ariane 6 rocket take flight for the second time.
| Time in CET | Time after liftoff (hours:minutes) | Occasion |
| 16:35 | Programme begins | |
| 17:24 | 00:00 | Liftoff |
| 17:26 | 00:02 | Boosters separation |
| 17:28 | 00:04 | Fairing jettison |
| 17:32 | 00:07 | Vulcain 2.1 engine shuts off |
| 17:32 | 00:07 | Core stage separation |
| 17:32 | 00:07 | First Vinci ignition – first enhance begins |
| 17:43 | 00:19 | Finish of first enhance |
| 17:54 – 18:15 | 00:29 – 00:51 | Programme break |
| 18:20 | 00:56 | Second Vinci ignition – second enhance begins |
| 18:21 | 00:56 | Finish of second enhance |
| 18:31 | 01:06 | Payload CSO-3 launched into its orbit |
About Ariane 6
Ariane 6 is Europe’s heavy launcher and a key aspect of ESA’s efforts to make sure autonomous entry to house for Europe’s residents. Its modular and versatile design permits it to launch all missions from low-Earth orbit into deep house. Standing over 60 metres tall, Ariane 6 can weigh virtually 900 tonnes when launched with a full payload.
Ariane 6 has three levels: two or 4 boosters, and a predominant and higher stage. For this launch, the rocket will likely be utilized in its two-booster configuration.
The principle stage and the stable rocket boosters are chargeable for the primary part of flight. The stage is powered by the Vulcain 2.1 engine (fuelled by oxygen and hydrogen), with the primary thrust at liftoff supplied by the P120C boosters.
The higher stage is powered by the reignitable Vinci engine fuelled by cryogenic liquid oxygen and hydrogen. The higher stage will fireplace two occasions to achieve the required orbit for this mission. After separation of the payload, Ariane 6 has a last burn deliberate to deorbit the higher stage and scale back house particles.
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