ESA Deems Ariane 6 Business Plan Infeasible, Initiates 11% Cost Cut

Following a comprehensive review at its November ministerial summit, the European Space Agency identified critical shortcomings in the Ariane 6 launch vehicle's business strategy, leading to a concerted effort to reduce costs by 11%.

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