Ariane 6 has successfully launched on its inaugural flight from the European launch center in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (+5 21:00 time CEST), successfully placing numerous payloads into orbit. The inaugural demonstration flight designated VA262, aimed to show the capabilities and prowess of Ariane 6 in escaping Earth's gravity and operating in space. In addition to the rocket, the liftoff demonstrated the functioning of the launch pad and operations on the ground at Europe's Spaceport
