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ESA Space Transport
European Space Agency
@ESA_transport
Latest news on the European Space Agency's launches, projects and developments in space transportation @esa
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    European Space Agency
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    Jun 25
    🎫 The @esa and @EU_Commission Flight Ticket Initiative is open to more launch service providers. With the goal of broadening and opening the market even further, European launch service providers can apply to be awarded a framework contract for serving the Flight Ticket
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    European Flight Ticket Initiative opens to more launch service providers
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    Jun 25
    New entrants that can show they will be capable of launching payloads before 2028 are encouraged to apply to be part of the launch pool. A second part in the new tender will assign work orders for the fifth batch of In-orbit Demonstration and Validation satellite missions. Six
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    Jun 19
    Up close: Ariane 6 rocket liftoff 🚀 This is what the most powerful rocket launch in European history looks – and sounds – like from just 141 metres from the launch pad, 17 June 2026. esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
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    Jun 19
    @Arianespace was the launch service provider for this flight #VA269. Liftoff from @EuropeSpacePort, with operations managed by @CNES. @ArianeGroup is the prime contractor for the Ariane 6 rocket. This launch will took 36 @Amazonleosatellites to orbit. @esa is the Ariane 6 launch
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    Jun 18
    Liftoff power! 17 June saw the debut launch of Europe's heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 with upgraded, more powerful boosters – allowing for even more satellites to be taken to orbit in one go. esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
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    Jun 18
    @Arianespace was the launch service provider for this flight #VA269. Liftoff was from @EuropeSpacePort, with operations managed by @CNES. @ArianeGroup is the prime contractor for the Ariane 6 rocket, that took 36 @Amazonleo satellites to orbit. @esa is the Ariane 6 launch system
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    Jun 17
    Mission success for the most powerful Ariane 6 yet. ✅ Flight #VA269 launched 36 @Amazonleo satellites using upgraded boosters carrying 14 tonnes more propellant each. A new record for Europe’s heaviest payload in a single launch. 🔗 esa.int/Enabling_Suppo… (Pic:
    First Ariane 6 liftoff with most powerful boosters
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    Jun 17
    The Ariane 6 upper stage's Vinci engine just fired for the last time on today's flight #VA269. The burn ensures a safe deorbit and keeps to the zero-debris approach. Mission complete!
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    Jun 17
    Your parcels have been delivered! 📦 The 36 @Amazonleo satellites have separated from the rocket. Ariane 6's Auxiliary Propulsion Unit has worked non-stop during separation allowing for a quicker release of the satellites. 👏
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    Jun 17
    466 km above our planet, the Ariane 6 upper stage has completed its second boost, ready to start deploying the 36 @Amazonleo satellites in about 15 minutes. Watch live, and follow today's launch: esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
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    Jun 17
    After a complete lap of Earth Ariane 6 is half-way through deploying the 36 satellites on today's flight.
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    Jun 17
    Liftoff of the most powerful #Ariane6 rocket version so far. Watch live: esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
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    Jun 17
    1, 2, 3, 4: the new P160C boosters just separated from the core stage as Ariane 6 soars through the skies on flight #VA269
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    Jun 17
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    The Vulcain 2.1 engine has finished its job for today, and now it's time for the Vinci engine to start (and stop and start again), on its way to orbit.
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    Jun 17
    The first boost from Ariane 6's upper stage engine Vinci has ended, putting the 36 @Amazonleo satellites into an initial orbit around Earth – smooth sailing
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    Jun 17
    LIFTOFF! 🚀 Ariane 6 #VA269, in its most powerful configuration yet, launching 36 @Amazonleo satellites. @Arianespace @EuropeSpacePort @CNES @ESA_transport
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    Jun 17
    LIVE NOW 🔴 Watch the most powerful Ariane 6 launch so far. @esa Web TV 3 > watch.esa.int/three/ YouTube > youtube.com/watch?v=f457U8… More info > esa.int/Enabling_Suppo…
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    Jun 17
    Replying to @ESA_transport @esa and @EuropeSpacePort
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    Jun 17
    We are back with the 5 minute countdown commenced for a launch at 13:21 BST/14:21 CEST
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    Jun 17
    Replying to @ESA_transport @esa and @EuropeSpacePort
    @Arianespace is the launch service provider for this flight #VA269. Liftoff is from @EuropeSpacePort, with operations managed by @CNES. @ArianeGroup is the prime contractor for the Ariane 6 rocket. This launch will take @Amazonleosatellites to orbit. @esa is the Ariane 6 launch
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