To see a white elephant fly.... (June 1996 Ariane 5 launch)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: June 1, 1996 | Copyright information

The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Ariane 5 rocket on June 4, 1996, nearly two years after its original launch date. The heavily subsidized Ariane 5 features several technical innovations designed to make it attractive in the competitive satellite launching industry.

THERE are few sights quite as stirring as a new rocket thundering powerfully into space. When that rocket is supposedly a rare emblem of Europe beating America at its own game, European pulses beat even more strongly. That is why the much delayed launch of Ariane 5, due now on June 4th, will be watched as ...

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