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202050 minGdocumentary

Europe In Space - Reliable Into The Next Frontier

202050 minGdocumentary

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, boasting a 98% success rate, establishes the continent as a leader in commercial satellite launches amid increasing competition.

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Europe In Space - Reliable Into The Next Frontier

2020• 50 minG

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Europe's Ariane 5 rocket, boasting a 98% success rate, establishes the continent as a leader in commercial satellite launches amid increasing competition.

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With only one failure to launch out of over 60, the Ariane 5 is the most reliable launcher into space today. Europe is the world's leader in commercial satellite launches, ahead of the US and Russia. The space industry is a small but seminal industry with growing competition from private players. How will Europe fare in this highly competitive market? Prof. Dr. Ulrich Walter gives in episode 6 of Spacetime an outlook on Europe's current and upcoming space age. 🚀

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