Re:Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket powers into space
by JumpCrisscross on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @12:20PM
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> under the misconception that it makes sense for Europe to have a launch vehicle at all. The launches happen in French Guiana
Launch controlled by Europe. French Guiana is Europe, geopolitically speaking. SpaceX building rockets in Europe wouldn't give Brussels the strategic autonomy of an Ariane launched from below the equator.
Launch controlled by Europe. French Guiana is Europe, geopolitically speaking. SpaceX building rockets in Europe wouldn't give Brussels the strategic autonomy of an Ariane launched from below the equator.