Ariane 4, but was not derived from it – instead being developed from a completely new slate. Under its original configuration, known as Ariane 5 G (“G” standing for “generic”), the ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) sent its Ariane 6 rocket into space for the ... French Guiana at 4 p.m. local time (1900 GMT). The successful launch paves the way for Europe to get satellites ...