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The next Ariane 6 rocket launch is set for liftoff on 17 June 2026 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The earliest liftoff will be at 8:53 local time (12:53 BST, 13:53 CEST). This flight will be the debut of Ariane 6 flying with four upgraded boosters based on the P160C motor – offering an increase of 14 tonnes more solid propellant per booster.
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00:00 Programme begins
1:01:12 Liftoff
1:03:40 Boosters separation
1:04:40 Fairing jettison
1:09:00 Core stage separation
2:27:30 Satellites start to be released into their orbit
2:52:30 Last satellites released
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