Europe’s Space Industry Eyes Higher-Thrust Launcher Engines

Thierry Dubois January 09, 2024

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Future European launchers will need engines in the 2,000-2,500 kn thrust range and preliminary studies have started, Philippe Baptiste, CEO of French space agency CNES, said Jan. 9. The requirement is driven by a foreseen growth in Europe’s participation in space exploration. CNES is looking at low...
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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