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Video. T-Minus Ariane 6: Inside Europe's critical mission to reclaim space autonomy

Updated: 09/07/2024 - 12:55 GMT+2

Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorised to press the red button to halt the launch.

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