Ariane 6 first flight, in Q4 2023. European space desesperately needs it, as Ariane 5 production has been stopped. Ariane 6 may not be the perfect rocket (yes I know it's not reusable), but it's a better Ariane 5. 50% cheaper and looking awesome. Currently there is a market for it, it will buy time for Europe to figure out what's next.
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Ariane 6 first flight, in Q4 2023. European space desesperately needs it, as Ariane 5 production has been stopped. Ariane 6 may not be the perfect rocket (yes I know it's not reusable), but it's a better Ariane 5. 50% cheaper and looking awesome. Currently there is a market for it, it will buy time for Europe to figure out what's next.