Europe can now launch any satellite on any orbit thanks to its complete portfolio: Ariane, Soyuz and Vega, all ready to lift off from Kourou.<br /><br />This is for the present days but the future is already in view.<br /><br />At the last ESA Ministerial council In Naples it was decided to adapt Ariane 5 and design a new launcher, Ariane 6, with the goal to develop as many commonalities as possible between the two launchers.<br /><br />This video explains the current status of launchers from Europe's spaceport and what is currently being prepared for Ariane 5 and Ariane 6. It includes an interview with ESA's Director of Launchers, Antonio Fabrizi.