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Ariane 6 performs first commercial flight with launch of CSO-3 satellite

06.03.2025 On March 6, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. local time in Kourou, French Guiana (4:24 p.m.

With this successful launch in support of French defense and the capability requirements of several partner nations, Arianespace guarantees independent access to space for France and Europe. David Cavaillolès, CEO of Arianespace, said: “ The successful launch of CSO-3 is a great day for European space and marks the beginning of the Ariane 6’s commercial operation. Versatile and competitive, Ariane 6 achieves a major production ramp up in order to meet the requirements of European institutional missions, as well as the growing needs of the commercial market.

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