• Dremor@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    I suppose an Ariane 6 could help at least for boosting and cargo. I don’t remember if it is rated for crew flight yet.

    • Deme@sopuli.xyz
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      3 hours ago

      A functionial rocket is only half the story. You also need a spacecraft which can be integrated onto said rocket. ESA hasn’t had one of those since the ATV.