The European Space Agency Will Launch Ariane 6 (From Kourou’s French Guiana Spaceport) -- On Tuesday Evening, US Time.

We will tune in to the ESA feed, a lil' before 8 pm local -- and you may want to as well. Do see below, from our friends in Paris.

Here's that Ariane 6 launch story -- and a bit:

. . .Ariane 6 is scheduled to launch on 9 July 2024, with a launch window from 15:00-19:00 local time at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (19:00–23:00 BST, 9 July 20:00–10 July 00:00 CEST).

This is a big moment for Europe, as the rocket will ensure our guaranteed, autonomous access to space – and all of the science, Earth observation, technology development and commercial possibilities that it entails. With many features brand new to Ariane 6, we’ll be able to carry more and take it further, while sustainably disposing of the launcher's upper stage to prevent it becoming space debris.

Watch the entire launch live on ESAWebTV, starting half an hour before liftoff. The transmission is available in English with commentary by Katy Haswell and ESA Ariane 6 launch system engineer Tina Büchner da Costa. . . .

In passing we will remark that we love the idea of helping South American economies -- by placing major launch facilities on the continent's coast. More stable weather for launch days; less crowded skies. Well played, ESA!

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