Europe's Launcher Demand Has Yet To Translate Into Orders, Panel Says

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Ariane 6 will provide 200 metric tons of launch capacity from next year, ArianeGroup CEO Christophe Bruneau says.

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BERLIN—While the space sector is in agreement that launch demand will surge in the coming years, launcher manufacturers still need orders to secure a production ramp-up, according to a panel discussion at the ILA Berlin air show. The situation illustrates how slowly European institutions and nations...
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.  

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