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Green or red button for Ariane 6’s launch?

Green or red button for Ariane 6’s launch?

Update: 2024-06-12
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Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorized to press the red button to halt the launch. Why would they do so, and when? The stakes are incredibly high, as this launch signifies Europe regaining its independent access to space. How do they cope with this pressure?

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Green or red button for Ariane 6’s launch?

Green or red button for Ariane 6’s launch?