Ariane 6 is ready for takeoff: Europe hopes to end 'launcher crisis' • FRANCE 24 English

After four years of delays, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is finally ready for takeoff. Installed on its brand new launch pad in French Guiana, it carried out its final "complete dress rehearsal" at the end of June before its inaugural launch scheduled for this Tuesday. Ariane 6 is expected to give Europe independent access to space again and to compete against American companies that have disrupted the industry, such as SpaceX.  FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger tells us more.


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