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The central core and two rocket boosters of Ariane 6 lifted into a vertical position at its launchpad in Kourou.

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Video. Ariane 6 rocket being assembled ahead of inaugural launch this summer

Updated: 02/05/2024 - 12:29 GMT+2

The European Space Agency (ESA), Arianespace, and French space agency CNES are in the final stretch of preparations for Ariane 6's inaugural launch.

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