Airbus-Designed Service Module Key To Orion Spacecraft

Credit: ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) does not have the leading role in crewed flight most Europeans, especially those in the space industry, would like it to have. The 1992 termination of the Hermes shuttle program was a turning point in the continent’s ambitions and is an enduring memory for many top...
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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