Europe plans to launch the first Ariane 6 rocket, its next-generation space launcher, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday. The 22-nation agency had previously said it was delaying the first launch from 2022 to 2023 without giving details. Ariane 6 is being developed by ArianeGroup, a joint venture of Airbus (AIR.PA) and Safran (SAF.PA), on behalf of … Continue reading Europe plans first Ariane 6 rocket launch in Q4 of 2023