Europe's Space Ambitions and Protein Study Breakthroughs

The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected ArianeGroup and Rocket Factory Augsburg to develop designs for a super heavy-lift rocket capable of frequent, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly launches. The Protein study explored the feasibility of such rockets for future space-based projects like solar power generators and data centers. The study concluded that developing these rockets within a decade is possible but requires immediate technological advancements, particularly in high-thrust staged-combustion engines. The rockets must be at least semi-reusable and use low-carbon fuels to meet environmental and cost goals.