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June 19, 2014

European satellite chief says industry faces challenges
Singapore (AFP) June 18, 2014
Europe's satellite launch industry needs to be overhauled to keep up with tough challenges from US rival SpaceX and other emerging competitors, the head of European satellite giant Arianespace has said. While the United States and Russia have led the way in space exploration, Europe's satellite launch programme Ariane has been at the forefront of the industry since Arianespace was founded in 1980. But Stephane Israel, chairman and chief executive of the France-based company, told AFP it's now ti ... read more

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