"I am impatiently waiting to understand what reasons could have led Eumetsat to such a decision."
  • burble@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    6·
    6 days ago

    I think the value proposition is more about national pride and security, so they can keep launching things if they have a falling out with other countries. Like when Russia decided to start a war and take Oneweb satellites hostage. Imagine a world where the US elected a crazy nationalist who wanted out of NATO…

    • fayoh@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      3·
      5 days ago

      Absolutely, and for a national security type payload that’s both a requirement and enough to make a decision.

      That’s a limited market though. I won’t eat my hat, but I will be surprised if for example Viasat would choose to go on Ariane.