Arianespace Says Long-Term Viability At Stake

By Michael A. Taverna
Paris

Arianespace is warning members of its supply chain and European governments that they must bear more of the operating costs for Europe’s expanding panoply of launcher systems if the systems are to remain viable in the face of growing competition and a tightening launch market.

Last week, the company convened the manufacturers of the Ariane 5 and two new systems that are to enter service at ...

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