Ariane 6 launch schedule — when & where to watch

Europe’s heavy-lift rocket, flying institutional and commercial missions from French Guiana.

Flown by Arianespace.

Upcoming Ariane 6 launches

Most often launches from: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.

About Ariane 6

Ariane 6 is Europe’s heavy-lift launch vehicle, operated by Arianespace for European institutional missions and commercial satellites. It flies in two- and four-booster configurations depending on the payload.

Ariane 6 launches from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, a near-equatorial site that is efficient for reaching geostationary orbit but is not visible from North America.

Ariane 6 viewing FAQ

Can I watch an Ariane 6 launch in person from the US?

No — it launches from French Guiana in South America, which is not visible from North America. Arianespace streams launches live.