Is a launch company that can’t field rockets for new customers still a launch company? If not, should European leadership still be taking its advice?
Category: ArianeGroup
Space Industry Opportunities and Follies
Revisiting a Few 2022 Space Activities
Space Exploration Obstacles and “Miracle” Solutions
The Cake is a Lie: Europe’s Ariane 6 Delays
Third Mover Disadvantage: ArianeGroup & Reusability
From Modular & Flexible to “A Necessary Step”
SpaceX’s Cyclical Problem
Two years ago, the German magazine “Der Spiegel” interviewed Ariane Group’s Alain Charmeau (translation of that interview, here). The interview initially focused on the development of and launch plans for Arianespace’s newest rocket, the Ariane 6 (which might be launched in 2020). However, during the interview, “Der Spiegel” mentioned the fact that SpaceX’s Falcon 9… Continue reading SpaceX’s Cyclical Problem
“Minky”-shines In the French Space Sector
I wrote this article for my other site nearly two years ago. But Ariane Group's actions and focus still make it pertinent. Yes, I did tweak it a little for this site. Ariane chief seems frustrated with SpaceX for driving down launch costs An American summary of an English translation of a German interview of… Continue reading “Minky”-shines In the French Space Sector