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New York Times • Kenneth Chang

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights

SpaceX's Starship experienced another test flight failure, resulting in debris scattering over the Caribbean and leading to FAA-imposed ground stops at Florida airports. This marks the second consecutive failure for Starship's upper stage, raising concerns about program delays.

2025-03-06T14:10:02.182725-08:00

Reuters

Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military

2025-03-06T08:55:19.048250-08:00

Spaceflight Now

Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue

2025-03-03T06:13:20.242833-08:00

CNN

Ariane 6 Successfully Completes First Flight, Enhancing Europe's Space Capabilities

2024-07-09T12:38:53.688533-07:00

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New York Times

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SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights SpaceX's Starship experienced another test flight failure, resulting in debris scattering over the Caribbean and leading to FAA-imposed ground stops at Florida airports. This marks the second consecutive failure for Starship's upper stage, raising concerns about program delays.

2025-03-06T14:10:02.182725-08:00

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights

Space Intel Report

Ariane 6 Launch Marks New Era Amid Industry Shifts Ariane 6's first commercial launch signifies a critical juncture for ArianeGroup, as industry dynamics evolve with major players like SpaceX influencing market strategies. Philippe Baptiste reflects on the launch's implications in a sector redefining itself amid competitive pressures.

2025-03-06T11:19:05.187604-08:00

Ariane 6 Launch Marks New Era Amid Industry Shifts

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Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military On its first operational mission, Ariane 6 successfully launched the Airbus-built CSO-3 satellite for the French Armed Forces from the European Spaceport in French Guiana on March 6. This mission highlights European autonomous access to space and marks a significant milestone for European defense capabilities.

2025-03-06T08:55:19.048250-08:00

Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military

Spaceflight Now

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Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue Arianespace postponed the first commercial launch of the Ariane 6 rocket due to ground systems issues. Originally set for March 3 in French Guiana, the mission included deploying the CSO-3 military satellite. A new launch date has not been announced.

2025-03-03T06:13:20.242833-08:00

Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue

European Spaceflight

CNES Advances Project DEMESURE for Reusable Ariane 6 Upper Stage CNES has initiated Project DEMESURE, aimed at developing a reusable upper stage for the Ariane 6-class heavy-lift rocket. This project signifies a pivotal step in enhancing the competitive edge of Europe's space launch capabilities through advanced reusability technology.

2025-02-05T02:28:31.099795-08:00

CNES Advances Project DEMESURE for Reusable Ariane 6 Upper Stage

European Spaceflight

Arianespace Secures Three Ariane 6 Launch Contracts Arianespace has secured contracts to launch three critical missions aboard Ariane 6: PLATO, Sentinel-1D, and two second-generation Galileo satellites. These agreements underline the demand for Ariane 6 capabilities in deploying essential satellite constellations for scientific and navigational missions.

2025-01-30T00:37:33.848793-08:00

Arianespace Secures Three Ariane 6 Launch Contracts

Aviation Week

Ariane 6 Set for First Commercial Launch with Military Satellite on Feb 26 Arianespace has announced the first commercial flight of Ariane 6 will occur on 26 February. This launch will carry a French military observation satellite, marking a significant step in Europe's space capabilities following the successful test flight in July 2024.

2025-01-28T01:41:12.224980-08:00

Ariane 6 Set for First Commercial Launch with Military Satellite on Feb 26

European Spaceflight

Ariane 6 Assembles for Second Launch with Spy Satellite Payload ArianeGroup is progressing with the assembly of the Ariane 6 rocket at the Guiana Space Centre for its scheduled February 2025 launch. The second launch will carry a spy satellite payload, following a detailed analysis and rectification of anomalies from the maiden flight.

2025-01-17T02:48:04.312687-08:00

Ariane 6 Assembles for Second Launch with Spy Satellite Payload

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