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August 13, 2015

Ariane 6 and Vega C begin development
Paris (ESA) Aug 13, 2015
ESA has signed contracts for the development of the Ariane 6 new-generation launcher, its launch base and the Vega C evolution of the current small launcher. The contracts, signed at ESA's Paris Head Office with Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL), France's CNES space agency and ELV, respectively, cover all development work on Ariane 6 and its launch base for a maiden flight in 2020, and on Vega C for its 2018 debut. "These contracts will allow the development of a family of European launchers, hi ... read more

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