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Ariane 6 launches to new geostationary transfer orbit

August 27, 2026, 17:52 UTC · Kourou, France · Americas · no longer in the live window

The 9th Ariane 6 flight successfully reached a geostationary transfer orbit, marking a new milestone for the European launcher.

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