European Space Agency approves funds for Ariane 6 rocket

Posted on 12 Nov 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
An artist's impression of the launch of an Ariane 6 rocket. Image courtesy of Airbus Safran Launchers.

The European Space Agency (ESA) last week approved funding for the development of the next-generation Ariane 6 rocket.

In a decision by the ESA’s governing council, €1.7bn will be delivered to Airbus Safran Launchers in order to complete the rocket. The delivery of the funding comes following an agreement between Germany and Italy which will see both countries hosting part of the production line. “Thanks to the trust and support of ESA and…

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