Europe may accelerate space launches to meet satellite demand
FILE PHOTO: Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket takes off, in Kourou, French Guiana, July 9, 2024. European Space Agency (ESA)/Manuel Pedoussaut/Handout via REUTERS
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PARIS, Sept 2 : The European Space Agency is weighing an increase in the planned launch schedules of Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets in coming years to overcome a potential bottleneck in satellite launches, the head of the 23-nation body said on Wednesday.
Director General Josef Aschbacher told a group of reporters that a decision would be needed soon if estimates of a surge in demand peaking in 2030 were to materialise. Operator Arianespace currently projects 9 to 10 Ariane 6 launches a year from 2027.
Source: Reuters
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