BBC: Europe mulls human launch system
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Industrial groups in Europe are about to look in detail at ideas for a new launch system to put humans in space.
Europe is keen to see a crew transport system that is independent of the US Orion vehicle, which is set to replace the space shuttles in the next decade. The industrial partners on the project in Europe include EADS-Astrium (which leads the production of Ariane rockets and built the Columbus space station module) and Thales Alenia Space. For Russia, which will lead the study, Soyuz manufacturer RKK Energia will be involved.
The discussions at industrial level will formally start in July.
Labels: Europe, European Space Research
