ASTRIS Orbital Transfer Vehicle Promotional Image Released by ESA (esa.int)

• ESA released a key visual of the ASTRIS orbital transfer vehicle on 11 June 2026
• ASTRIS is an optional add-on stage for Ariane 6, increasing launch versatility
• It transports payloads between orbits, providing additional engine ignitions and fuel savings
• The image is part of ESA's multimedia resources for Space Transportation

"ESA published a key visual of the ASTRIS orbital transfer vehicle on 11 June 2026. ASTRIS is an optional add-on stage for Ariane 6, designed to transport payloads between orbits after the upper stage completes its burn. It can provide additional engine ignitions, increasing mission flexibility. The vehicle enables Ariane 6 to reach a wider range of destinations by taking payloads from transfer orbits to final orbits, saving time and payload fuel. The image is part of ESA's multimedia resources."