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Published online 28 November 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news021125-6

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Europe's space industry gets a boost

Souped-up heavy lifter launches today.

A powerful new European rocket is scheduled to heft two satellites into orbit on Thursday. Europe's space industry is counting on the launcher to maintain its independence and competitiveness in space.

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