With VA263, Arianespace once again demonstrated its ability to deliver strategic missions and to guarantee Europe’s autonomous access to space. One year later, Ariane 6 is delivering, mission after mission. #LaunchingAmbitions #VA263 #Ariane6 @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @DGA @Armee_de_lair @AirbusDefence @AirbusSpace @Thales_Alenia_S (2/2)

From atmospheric composition to radar imagery capable of seeing through clouds, day and night, these satellites turn data into actionable knowledge for citizens, governments and industries. Access to space, serving our planet. #LaunchingAmbitions @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @eumetsat @EU_Commission @CopernicusEU @defis_eu @Thales_Alenia_S (2/2)

@Amazonleo The mission will last a total of 1 hour and 54 minutes, from lift-off to separation of the final satellites. Stay tuned as the campaign moves into its final stages. Learn more on our press release: arianespace.pulse.ly/2lhkdesrd1 #LaunchingAmbitions @ArianeGroup @ESA @CNES (5/5)

Their satellites connect, observe, protect, and transform life on Earth. Powered by #Ariane6, supported by tailored services and a rigorous, mission-driven approach, we ensure every launch is aligned with our customers’ ambitions. We launch ambitions. #LaunchingAmbitions (3/3)

👉 Which word best describes this past year for Arianespace? @esa @cnes_france @EuropeSpacePort @arianegroup @avio #LaunchingAmbitions #Ariane6 #VegaC (4/4)

@Amazonleo With the Ariane 6 elements now in Kourou and the first Amazon Leo satellites already on site, teams are fully engaged in mission preparations as the path to VA267/LE-01 continues. @ArianeGroup #LaunchingAmbitions #Ariane6 (5/5)

🚀 VA266 marks the 4th and final launch of the year for Ariane 6, closing 2025 on a strong European milestone. ▶️ Watch below #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @Arianespace @ArianeGroup

It also offers innovative capabilities for professional users, such as authentication of signals and high- accuracy services, along with additional dedicated governmental services #LaunchingAmbitions @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @ArianeGroup

🛰 Both satellites will then progressively reach their operational orbit at an altitude of 23 222 km. 👉 Full details in our PR: newsroom.arianespace.com #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeanSpacePort @Arianespace @ArianeGroup

It also offers innovative capabilities for professional users, such as authentication of signals and high-accuracy services, along with additional dedicated governmental services. ▶️ Replay below #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6

Spacecraft separation is expected 3 hours and 55 minutes after lift-off. Both satellites will then progressively reach their operational orbit at an altitude of 23 222 km. #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @ArianeGroup

📺 Join the live broadcast Dec 17, at 1:35 a.m. local (4:35 a.m. UTC, 5:35 a.m. CET): - English: arianespace.com/road-to-space/ - French: arianespace.com/fr/road-to-spa… #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @Arianespace @ArianeGroup

Don’t miss the 5th flight of #Ariane6, carrying SAT 33 and SAT 34 for the 14th launch for the Galileo programme. 👉 Live stream starts 25 mins before launch. Links here: - English: arianespace.com/road-to-space/ - French: arianespace.com/fr/road-to-spa… #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6

#LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @Arianespace @ArianeGroup

#LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @Arianespace @ArianeGroup

📌 Zapouzdření dokončeno ✅ 👍 🛰️🛰️ Galileo SAT 33+34 jsou nyní bezpečně pod krytem a připraveny k integraci s #Ariane6 a ke 14 startu v rámci programu Galileo. Další zastávka-startovací rampa 🚀 pro start #VA266 dne 17/12/2025 v 6:01 SEČ. #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6

Next stop: the launch pad ➡️ for the launch of #VA266 on Dec 17 at at 2:01 a.m. local time (5:01 a.m. UTC, 6:01 a.m. CET). #LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6 @ESA @ESA_transport @esaoperations @EU4Space @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @Arianespace @ArianeGroup