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February 18, 2014

Lighter engines a headache for satellite launcher Ariane
Paris (AFP) Feb 18, 2014
Arianespace rockets excel at lifting the heaviest payloads into space, but a new technology allowing for lighter satellites is causing another big bang for an already fast-changing industry. The number one commercial launch operator, Arianespace is under intense pressure from a new slate of lower-priced rivals, including US start-up Space X. But now lighter-load electric propulsion used by satellites once in space is also attacking the company's hold on the business. Also known as ion or pla ... read more

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