CNES Chief Urges European Launcher Sector Shake-up

Artist's concept of Ariane 6.

Credit: European Space Agency
PARIS–The European space launcher industry should reorganize in a more straightforward way, especially by rethinking the so-called geo return rule, says Philippe Baptiste, president and CEO of French space agency CNES. “Arianespace’s position [on the market of launch services] is being questioned,”...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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