This decision was driven by exceptional circumstances" said Phil Evans, director general of Eumetsat. "It does not compromise our standard policy of supporting European partners, and we look forward to a successful SpaceX launch for this masterpiece of European technology.
The retirement of the Ariane 5 rocket last July, and years of delays in the readiness for the Ariane 6 rocket, have led to a painful period... Europe's most valuable missions...have already launched on the Falcon 9.
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