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Léonard Buchaillot, an air safety engineer at France's National Centre for Space Studies (CNES).

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Video. Neutralisation protocol: behind the safety that protects lives at every space launch

Updated: 31/08/2026 - 19:07 GMT+2

The Flight Safety Division tracks Ariane 6's path in real time and can destroy it to protect people. "Euronews" talks to an engineer ensuring all goes well.

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