Posted: November 23, 2023 5:24 pm ET | Last Updated: November 23, 2023 5:34 pm ET | ESA declared today's full duration test of the Ariane 6 rocket core stage engine to be a success. It is a crucial step towards Europe regaining autonomy in its ability to put satelites into orbit.
  • burble@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The rocket will be too little too late to actually compete directly with Falcons, but Europe really should have its own rockets, and hopefully they’re already drawing up a better next generation.