ESA approves Ariane 6, ISS funding
Posted: Thu, Dec 4, 2014, 5:18 AM ET (1018 GMT)
European space ministers meeting this week approved plans to develop a new version of the Ariane rocket and also extend funding for the International Space Station. Ministers approved the development of the Ariane 6, a vehicle that will replace the existing Ariane 5 and offer lower launch costs. The Ariane 6 is expected to enter service by the end of the decade. The ministers also approved the development of an upgraded version of the Vega small launch vehicle, the Vega-C. Ministers approved funding of the ISS through 2017, and endorsed its operations through 2020, although funding for the final three years will be provided at a future meeting. ESA ministers also approved funding for the service module for NASA's Orion spacecraft, which will be based on ESA's ATV cargo vehicle.
European space ministers meeting this week approved plans to develop a new version of the Ariane rocket and also extend funding for the International Space Station. Ministers approved the development of the Ariane 6, a vehicle that will replace the existing Ariane 5 and offer lower launch costs. The Ariane 6 is expected to enter service by the end of the decade. The ministers also approved the development of an upgraded version of the Vega small launch vehicle, the Vega-C. Ministers approved funding of the ISS through 2017, and endorsed its operations through 2020, although funding for the final three years will be provided at a future meeting. ESA ministers also approved funding for the service module for NASA's Orion spacecraft, which will be based on ESA's ATV cargo vehicle.
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