Ariane 6 design finalized, set for 2020 launch

Ariane 6 design finalized, set for 2020 launch Paris (UPI) Jan 28, 2016 - Airbus Safran Launchers has finalized the architecture for its Ariane 6 launch vehicle, announcing a maiden launch to take place in 2020. The Ariane 6 is a joint venture between Airbus and Safran. Unlike earlier efforts, Le Figaro reports the next European heavy launcher will be partially assembled horizontally, similarly to the Russian Soyuz rocket. Ariane 6 will be built in A62 ... more

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