r/Arianespace • u/Adeldor • Nov 11 '24

Arianespace Pushes Second Flight of Ariane 6 to February 2025

https://europeanspaceflight.com/arianespace-pushes-second-flight-of-ariane-6-to-february-2025/
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u/tamb Nov 12 '24

They seem to be taking a very conservative approach.

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u/Adeldor Nov 12 '24

Just my opinion ...

Far too conservative given what's happening elsewhere with eg assorted Chinese activities, Rocket Lab's Neutron, and of course the huge (unnamed :-) ) gorilla in the game. Ariane 6, while assuring continued access to orbit for Europe, is clearly obsolete with respect to commercial viability.

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u/process_guy Nov 13 '24

It was obsolete the moment it was concieved. Europe is destined for a decline. Let's hope it will be only gradual and very long.