May I sugest to change the subject of this topic into "European new micro launchers".
Regarding M-51, I don't think the French MoD is interested in maintaining a continuous production of M51. It is interesting in the industrial base for solids, but that can be accomplished by having a specifically civilian solid stage in production or design. No need to have a common military/civilian design. Besides, ICBM are purchased in batches (roughly 1 batch per submarine), and then the production stops, so keeping a low-rate production for civilian use is not optimal.So Vega-L will most likely have aZ40 1st stage, with a VUS or Z9 on top.
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UK-Ukrainian launch vehicle developer Skyrora to establish smallsat launch siteWARSAW, Poland — U.K.-based Skyrora has unveiled plans to host a suborbital test flight in the fourth quarter of 2018. As part of its strategy to meet the rising demand for small satellite launches in a cost-effective manner, the company aims to set up a facility to launch smallsats from Scotland....“Our decision to use hydrogen peroxide and kerosene came about for a variety of reasons, and we do appreciate the link with Black Arrow and feel a certain sentimental connection to that project,” according to Smith. “We’re actually planning to sponsor the build of a full-size replica Black Arrow for the Wight Aviation Museum, as we’d like to help ensure that future generations are aware of the fascinating story of Britain’s first and only satellite launcher to date.”
Seems the Horizon Black Arrow 2 page has been updated. They are now showing late 2019 for their first launch.http://www.horizonsas.com/products/
Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 02/11/2018 04:10 amSeems the Horizon Black Arrow 2 page has been updated. They are now showing late 2019 for their first launch.http://www.horizonsas.com/products/When was the former launch date?