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Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket

The Ariane 6 rocket, which has successfully launched eight missions in two years, will not receive planned upgrades. While it has performed better than some U.S. counterparts, its future is uncertain due to high costs.

The European Ariane 6 rocket has successfully completed eight missions since its debut two years ago, with all missions reaching orbit safely. The rocket has a capacity of over 20 metric tons to low-Earth orbit. Compared to similar rockets in the United States, such as Blue Origin's New Glenn and United Launch Alliance's Vulcan, the Ariane 6 has experienced a smoother rollout. Despite its successful launch history, the future of the Ariane 6 is uncertain due to high operational costs.

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