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T-Minus Ariane 6: Inside Europe's critical space mission | Podcast
Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorised to press the red button to halt the launch.
Space
How can Europe fund its space ambitions?
Europe is lagging behind in the space economy, and member states are calling for more public and private investment to remain competitive with global players - but challenges remain for the next Commission mandate and the sector first needs a new strategy to attract investors.
Space
Key Commission space law proposal expected in weeks
First awaited in April, the so-called 'EU space law', one of Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's priorities for 2024, will be proposed "in the coming weeks", a senior EU official told reporters during a space ministerial meeting on Thursday (23 May).
Space
Space cargo contracts offer ESA chance of relaunch, says astronaut
Faced with fierce competition in space from the US, China and India, Europe is stepping up its efforts to secure a place in the emerging space economy by boosting the development of its own space capabilities - but how, when and by what means?