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.
Duration 02:34ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and outgoing ESA Council Chair at Delegate Level Renato Krpoun will provide an update on the main outcomes of the 347th ESA Council meeting, held at ESA Headquarters in Paris on 16–17 June 2026. The briefing will cover the key topics discussed by ESA Member States and Agency leadership during the Council session.
Duration 01:00Watch live with us as a total solar eclipse becomes visible across parts of Europe on 12 August 2026. The path of totality will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal, while much of Europe will experience a partial eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, completely blocking the face of the Sun. Join us live from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Spain, a world-class astronomical observatory located within the path of totality, where scientists, astronomers and special guests will explore the science behind eclipses, the Sun and their wider relevance for space science and Earth. The broadcast will be hosted by Maggie Aderin, award-winning space scientist and science communicator, and feature ESA's Director of Science Carole Mundelll alongside other experts and guests.
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