• luk3th3dud3@feddit.de
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      1 year ago

      Okay lets see. What I meant is: at its time, the Ariane 5 was a great program. Now is a different time. Now we have got SpaceX (and RocketLab etc.) and at the same time the Ariane 6 is already outdated before it is ever launched. At the same time, the Ariane 6 program has run into major delays, so it is not even clear when the first launch will be – probably 2024.

      Reusable rocket technology is where it’s at if we as Europeans want to stay relevant in the commercial launch sector.

      • crispy_kilt@feddit.de
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        1 year ago

        Honestly, I’m totally fine with whoever launching our stuff, because what I actually care about is the science and exploration part, not the rocket itself