Here’s what’s needed to increase the Ariane 6 annual flight rate to 12, then 15 and beyond. Note to EU: It’s your move

by Peter B. de Selding

PARIS — Europe’s launch sector is scheduled to meet Sept. 23 in Brussels for 2nd EU Access to Space Conference, another session to combine self-congratulation for its successes and hand-wringing about its defects.

Self-congratulation for Isar Aerospace’s first orbital launch, with actual customers; and the recent successes of the European government supported Vega-C medium lift and the Ariane 6 heavy launchers confirm that Europe has moved past its launcher crisis.

But the hand-wringing is also real about whether Europe . . .

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