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Ariane 1
The birth of independent European space access.
Mission Overview
The first successful launch of the Ariane rocket family from Kourou, French Guiana, giving Europe its own way to launch satellites.
Learning from History
"The success of Ariane led to the formation of Arianespace, the world's first commercial space transportation company."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Country | ESA / France |
| Type | Rocket / Test |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Viking Engines |