Only days ago the Ariane 6 rocket lifted off for the first time ever. With this vehicle now ready, Europe again has access to its own heavy-lift launch vehicle. However, in one very recent instance, a company set to launch its payload on the Ariane 6’s 3rd flight, made the decision to instead launch with SpaceX and the Falcon 9.
While this is just a single example, a few officials at various European agencies have expressed their disappointment and confusion with the decision. Here I will go more in-depth into the change in launch providers, the competition between the two, the future flight manifest, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Losing Customers
4:44 - Ariane 6's Future
