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August 12, 2022 | 1:03 pm
After the war between Russia and Ukraine put the West under siege with Soyuz missiles, the European Space Agency (ESA) contacted SpaceX by Elon Musk.
The European organization was to start preliminary technical discussions with the US company for temporary use rocket launchers.
In addition, it also includes competition to fill the void left by the Russian show in Europe Japan and the India. However, the final decision will depend on the calendar which has not yet been resolved due to the delay of the Ariane 6 missile.
I would say we are discussing two and a half options. One is SpaceX, that’s obvious. Probably Japan
Joseph Asbacher, director general of the European Space Agency, told Reuters.
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Although the director acknowledged that SpaceX is the most operational in the world Reserve flights With those they have, the talks are still in the exploratory stage.
We are analyzing this technical compatibility, but have not yet requested a commercial offer. We just want to make sure it’s an option to decide on asking for a steady commercial offer
Ashbacher said.
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SpaceX wins the market
missile Falcon 9 Elon Musk’s company has already won contracts from clients who cut ties with Russia, but a mission as high-profile as the one that ESA would provide would mean a big win.
One of the companies that actually booked a Falcon 9 on a flight in March was the satellite internet company OneWeba direct competitor to Starlink, a project born out of SpaceX.
Northrop Grumman Three Falcon 9 missions to carry NASA cargo to the International Space Station have been booked while designing a new version of the Antares rocket, whose Russian-made engines were recalled by Moscow in response to the sanctions.
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With information from Reuters
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