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Europe aims to end space access crisis with Ariane 6's inaugural launch (spacenews.com)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16921003

Interview with Toni Tolker-Nielsen, ESA director of space transportation

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It seems to be all talk and no rock. Do some manned flights, ESA, and we'll see.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why? Ariane 6 seems more like a Strategic need being filled than a useful launch platform.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Strategic need in terms of economics?