Europe's Ariane 6 rocket successfully placed two satellites into orbit on Wednesday, expanding the EU's navigation system that rivals the US GPS.

Europe’s Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket took to the skies for the third time ever on August 12, successfully delivering an advanced weather and climate satellite into orbit.

The first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 has been rescheduled for Thursday, French company Arianespace announced, after an "anomaly" forced a last-minute postponement.

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch its first commercial mission on Monday as European nations work to secure independent access to space.

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has finally taken flight, carrying the hopes of a continent on its broad back, News.Az reports citing Space.com.