Science2 hOctober 10, 2026, 22:00

ESA weighs whether Europe's rocket capacity can meet launch demand peaking around 2030

The European Space Agency is reviewing whether Europe's current rocket capacity can serve a satellite launch market that may peak around 2030. Arianespace projects nine or ten Ariane 6 flights per year from 2027, while Amazon has already commissioned 18 launches. ESA is funding private rocket makers under its European Launcher Challenge.

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ESA weighs whether Europe's rocket capacity can meet launch demand peaking around 2030

Arianespace projects nine or ten Ariane 6 launches per year from 2027
Amazon has commissioned 18 launches and is Arianespace's largest customer
Rocket Factory Augsburg got €186.9M, PLD Space €158.9M, Isar €197.8M
Program participants must reach orbit before 2028

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