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 by AFP Staff Writers Vernon, France (AFP) Dec 6, 2021
European space firm ArianeGroup will develop a small, reusable carrier rocket to compete with SpaceX, the pioneer of the technology, France's economy minister said Monday. The launch vehicle should be operational by 2026, Bruno Le Maire said in a visit to ArianeGroup's large rocket testing facility in Vernon, northwest France. Le Maire admitted that Europe was "behind the curve on reusable launchers". "We didn't believe in it. We fell behind our American partners who developed Space X and Falcon 9, and we must narrow the gap," he said. Elon Musk's SpaceX has become a major leader in the sector, with its rockets taking satellites and astronauts into orbit.
Rocket Lab reveals Neutron launch vehicle's advanced architecture Long Beach CA (SPX) Dec 02, 2021 Building on Rocket Lab's proven experience developing the Electron launch vehicle, the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually since 2019, the advanced 8-ton payload class Neutron launch vehicle is designed to transform space access by delivering reliable and cost-effective launch services for satellite mega-constellations, deep space missions and human spaceflight. During today's live streamed Neutron update, Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck revealed new details about Neutron's unique ... read more
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