The Ariane 6 project, Europe’s new space launcher, is in the headlines as the European Space Agency (ESA) and ArianeGroup push for its first launch in 2024. This high-profile initiative has faced delays, but it remains a cornerstone of European ambitions in space. The project is a significant example of public-private collaboration, with private-sector partners playing a key role alongside the ESA.
How project governance helps navigate public-private ‘coopetition’ tensions
