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Re:The U.S. Air Force just admitted the F-35 stealth fighter... by shazmosushi on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @08:49PM (#26258781)
> EASA has underestimated SpaceX from day one.

EASA is the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. I think you meant to say ESA, the European Space Agency? But ESA's not that relevant here, as the European governments fund and develop launch services through Arianespace, a consortium of space industry companies led by the French aerospace companies Airbus and Safran.

Correction aside, I agree with your point that Arianespace did underestimate SpaceX.

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Re:The U.S. Air Force just admitted the F-35 stealth fighter... by greedo on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @08:59PM (#26258835)
You're correct; the one I was replying to wrote EASA and I mentally farted. I was also unaware that ESA had a smaller role in developing spaceflight in Europe. Thanks for correcting me :)
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