Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Reaches Orbit But Suffers Glitch

Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket launched to orbit during its long-awaited debut on Tuesday, but suffered a problem in space that cut short the mission just before a key test milestone.

The rocket is the centerpiece of Europe’s space ambitions and key to proving that an old-fashioned, one-and-done launcher still has a place in an industry increasingly dominated by reusable vehicles.