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When Europe needed it most, the Ariane 6 rocket delivered


“For this sovereignty, we must yield to the temptation of preferring SpaceX.”…

Twin solid-fueled boosters and a hydrogen-fueled core stage engine powered the Ariane 6 through thick clouds on an arcing trajectory north from the spaceport on South America's northeastern coast. Philippe Baptiste, France's minister for research and higher education, says Ariane 6 is "proof of our space sovereignty," as many European officials feel they can no longer rely on the United States. America's NATO allies are largely united in their desire to continue supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia's invasion, while the Trump administration seeks a ceasefire that would require significant Ukrainian concessions.

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