ASSESSING ARIANE 5

The Pentagon's space architect doesn't believe current U.S. launch vehicles will be able to compete against Europe's Ariane 5 in three to four years if the new booster, scheduled to make its maiden voyage June 4, performs as advertised. ``The fact that it's about ready to do first launch is a far...

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