First Ariane 6 flight model ships to Europe's Spaceport
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Paris (ESA) Feb 13, 2024
The stages that make up the central core of Europe's new rocket, Ariane 6, have left mainland Europe and are heading towards Europe's spaceport in French Guiana. Shipping across the Atlantic, the main stage and upper stage were loaded into the purpose-built hybrid sailing ship Canopee at the harbours of Bremen, Germany, and Le Havre, France. Canopee left the port of Le Havre carrying the l