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Ariane 6 Ready to Rocket, Bringing Heavy Lift Capability Back to Europe

Just a wet dress rehearsal left before debut launch
The Register 1:15 pm on June 10, 2024

Ariane 6 rocket launch announced for July 9, with ESA aiming to restore Europe's heavy-lift capability and compete against SpaceX's frequent flights. Key milestones include a wet dress rehearsal on June 12 and the upcoming ISS mission postponement.

Ariane 6 Launch: Scheduled for July 9, ESA's goal to reclaim heavy-lift launch capability in Europe.
Competition with SpaceX**: Ariane 6 aims to challenge Elon Musk's frequent Falcon 9 flights.
Wet Dress Rehearsal**: Critical pre-launch test on June 12 for system checks and potential issues.
ISS Mission Postponement**: A delayed return to ISS planned due to delays in Russian Soyuz capsule launch.

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