Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial project for the continent’s space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial project for the continent’s space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. Space Exploration Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories