Interview of Sébastien Cailliau – Ariane 6: Is Europe Back at the Forefront?

SPACE – Ariane 6: Is Europe Back at the Forefront?

With the 1st commercial flight of Ariane 6 scheduled for 26 February 2025, Sébastien Cailliau, Partner at CYLAD and space sector expert, joined BFM Business on Le Les Experts du soir to discuss Europe’s future in space.

Alongside Charlotte Mathieu, Head of the Industrial Policy and Space Economy Division at the European Space Agency – ESA, and Ane Aanesland, CEO and co-founder of the start-up ThrustMe, they discussed critical questions:

• Can Ariane 6 secure Europe’s autonomous access to space?
• Where does Europe stand in the global space race?
• How can Europe compete with SpaceX, as well as Chinese and Indian players?
• What are the critical factors for competitiveness in today’s market?

Watch their analysis