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@AschbacherJosef

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@ESA Director General - taking European space to the next level

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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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We have made history for Europe. #Ariane6
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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As we all know, launching rockets is tough business. When one succeeds, we all succeed. When one fails, we all feel it. The magnitude of pressure and level of brilliance and expertise that goes into launching our space infrastructure cannot be underestimated. I am confident that
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SpaceNews
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Falcon 9 suffers upper stage engine failure
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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Thank you @adolfo_urso for your wishes of congratulations. @ESA counts on Italy - a very important part of the European space ecosystem - to keep pushing Europe towards the sky 🇮🇹
@adolfo_urso
Adolfo Urso
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Ieri sera, dallo spazioporto della Guyana francese è partito con pieno successo il volo inaugurale del vettore pesante europeo Ariane6. L’Europa torna finalmente ad avere un accesso pieno ed autonomo allo #Spazio . Si tratta di un successo corale dell’Agenzia Spaziale Europea e
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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I spoke with @EmmanuelMacron last night as he offered his congratulations. The pride in his voice was palpable and a lasting reminder of how vital Ariane 6 is for Europe. Monsieur le Président, I extended your congratulations to all the teams in Kourou last night, as you
@EmmanuelMacron
Emmanuel Macron
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C'est notre Histoire spatiale. C'est notre autonomie stratégique. C'est une fierté française et européenne. Le premier lancement d'Ariane 6 est un succès ! Immense bravo aux équipes qui rendent possible ce qui paraît impossible. Mission accomplie.
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@IFLScience
IFLScience
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The first launch of Ariane 6 was a success! We are joined by @ESA 's Director-General @AschbacherJosef to talk about this historic moment and the future of this launcher.
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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Now in a circular orbit! All nominal.
@ESA_transport
ESA Space Transport
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🔥The #Ariane6 #Vinci engine **refires** for the first time in orbit!! This second boost is a short one, lasting just 130 seconds, and it changes the rocket's orbit from elliptical to circular at an altitude of 580 km ⭕
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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Thank you for your kind words, Senator. "A giant leap forward..." What an honour to read those words from the head of @NASA and a dear colleague and partner.
@SenBillNelson
Bill Nelson
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Liftoff, #Ariane6 ! What a giant leap forward for @ESA with the first launch of its powerful, next-generation rocket—and with a @NASASun scientific instrument onboard. Together with our international partners, we are leading a new era of space exploration.
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@ESA_transport
ESA Space Transport
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Everything is nominal #Ariane6
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@ESA_transport
ESA Space Transport
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🔥The #Vinci engine fires for the first time in orbit! Providing 180 kN of thrust, this restartable engine is new for #Ariane6 and now is its time to shine
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@esa
European Space Agency
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5,4,3,2,1 allumage Vulcain! 🚀 Relive the moment the first Ariane 6 launched from @EuropeSpacePort , French Guiana 👇 🔊Turn the sound all the way UP ⬆️ #GoAriane !
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@ESA_transport
ESA Space Transport
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20 minutes to #Ariane6 liftoff – weather update: ⚡No lightning risk 🌬️Winds at 35m and coastal areas are southwest 2-3 m/s 🗻Altitude winds are acceptable throughout the launch window 🟩All weather criteria are green Go for launch 🚀
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@esa
European Space Agency
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Join us for the live broadcast, starting at 20:30 CEST, with liftoff at 21:00 CEST #Ariane6
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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#Ariane6 tank filling has begun. A delicate operation, it will take about two hours to pump the 180 tonnes of liquid hydrogen and oxygen into the rocket.
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@ESA_transport
ESA Space Transport
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The #Ariane6 mobile gantry is on the move! 📹Footage from Ariane 6 wet dress rehearsal on 20 June
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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Incredible night shot of #Ariane6 . Will you join us this evening? Watch live on @YouTube from 18:30 BST/19:30 CEST 👉
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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Ariane 6 will power Europe into space. Ariane 6 will make history. Standing next to the massive #Ariane6 is indescribable. I feel a wide-range of emotions as we get ready to make an impact on European history, for Europe's future, for generations of Europeans. This is just the
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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✔️Versatile ✔️Modular ✔️European Everything you never knew you needed to know about your new big launcher: #Ariane6
@esa
European Space Agency
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Ariane 6: Europe’s next big rocket in a nutshell Set to liftoff next week, Ariane 6 is the newest rocket to launch Europe towards the stars. Building on all the knowledge, expertise and technology developed over the years, Ariane 6 will be versatile, modular, and European.
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@AschbacherJosef
Josef Aschbacher
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Maia Space is taking the expertise of @ArianeGroup , and marrying it with the agility of a NewSpace start-up. Currently focusing on the development of a reusable light launcher, the Maia project will add to the growth of a competitive European space transportation ecosystem.
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