Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This film documents the remarkable history of the highly successful Ariane rocket series. It features footage recorded at 'Europe's Spaceport' in French Guiana, including ELDO's Europa 2 F2 launch in 1971, the construction of the spaceport in French Guiana from 1974 to 1977, and launcher production in Europe between 1974 and 1978. You'll also get a look at the dedicated launcher personnel, alongside footage of significant launches: LO1 in 1979, L6 and L7 in 1983, V9 and V10 in 1984, V14 in 1985, V16 and V17 in 1986, V22 in 1988, and V34 in 1989. Launch footage is generally accompanied by relevant still images.
Credits: ESA/CNES/Arianespace
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This film documents the remarkable history of the highly successful Ariane rocket series. It features footage recorded at 'Europe's Spaceport' in French Guiana, including ELDO's Europa 2 F2 launch in 1971, the construction of the spaceport in French Guiana from 1974 to 1977, and launcher production in Europe between 1974 and 1978. You'll also get a look at the dedicated launcher personnel, alongside footage of significant launches: LO1 in 1979, L6 and L7 in 1983, V9 and V10 in 1984, V14 in 1985, V16 and V17 in 1986, V22 in 1988, and V34 in 1989. Launch footage is generally accompanied by relevant still images.
Credits: ESA/CNES/Arianespace
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We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related.
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