European firms unite in bid to rival SpaceX

A rocket launched in 2019 carrying a communications satellite built by Airbus and Thales, two of the three companies that have united to create a 'European space champion'

According to Airbus sources, while the aim of the new venture is long-term growth in an expanding market, "doing nothing would be the biggest risk at this stage".

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