EU rockets back into the space competition

Today the European Union launches a rocket into space, for the first time since the war in Ukraine began. Named Ariane 6 it symbolises a renewed hope that Europe will gain ground in the new space race. But the challenges ahead are plenty. Can Europe catch up?

In this episode, host Giada Santana and science freelance journalist Senne Starckx discuss the significance of this launch, and what it means for the future of European space competitiveness.