I encountered it...
I encountered this monument.
I encountered this gigantic monument.
I met "HER".
HER, the fascinating Ariane V.
This monument travels by boat, by road and by plane before reaching its final destination in French Guiana...
I was an intern at Arianespace and was lucky to attend the maiden flight of the ARIANE V rocket first launched (many years ago I concede...).
Unfortunately, the exciting blast off ended few seconds afterwards due to an error in the software design...
I saw my gigantic monument disintegrate and self-destruct through its automated flight termination system. ..
Fortunately, it went on to enjoy great success...
Here is the latest flight of this supersonic "grande dame" ...
69th Ariane 5 launch, 55th success in a row...
Nice to know, Sixte. You are lucky to be associated with Ariane. Irene
ReplyDeleteThank you Irene. Best, Sixte
DeleteGreat video! Thanks, Sixte. Vicky
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Vicky! Best, Sixte
DeleteThis is a very special vessel. Nina
ReplyDeleteIndeed Nina...Best, Sixte
DeleteGreat video to watch. Well done Sixte. Bella
ReplyDeleteThank you Bella. Glad you liked it. Best, Sixte
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