Small Launcher Sector Inches Closer To Reality In Europe

Isar Aerospace microlauncher

Isar Aerospace plans to ramp up to 10 launches per year in the short term.

Credit: Isar Aerospace
Established players in space launch services have long challenged the rationale for micro- and minilaunchers designed to carry small satellites. The industry consensus says that a ride-share scheme onboard a conventional rocket will always be cheaper than a dedicated launch with a diminutive vehicle...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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