Next Series Video. Legends of Space, ep 11: Ariane 1 on Christmas Eve, 1979 Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 14/12/2017 - 7:11 GMT+1 On Christmas Eve 1979 the first Ariane 1 rocket took off, paving the way for a long line of European launchers Read full article Top stories Now playing Next Legends of Space, ep 11: Ariane 1 on Christmas Eve, 1979 Now playing Next Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | April 4th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Could data centres use human brain cells to process information? Now playing Next Artemis II astronauts describe 'breathtaking views' in space as they rocket toward the Moon Now playing Next Artemis II astronauts begin journey towards Moon day after liftoff Now playing Next Which European countries have the best salaries after taxes? Now playing Next Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on Now playing Next Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz Now playing Next French MEP Rima Hassan in custody over alleged apology for terrorism Now playing Next Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins Now playing Next Simply the best: A connoisseurs guide to the finest Belgian chocolate this Easter Now playing Next The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent Now playing Next Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession Now playing Next Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks Now playing Next Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO? More videos
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