Re: Ariane

From: McConahy, Ralph (RMcConahy@jbar.gdscc.nasa.gov)
Date: Fri Feb 02 2001 - 09:34:47 PST

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    The discussion about Ariane began when the question was asked "what country
    possesses the Ariane 44P rocket" (25313, 98-24C). My answer (ESA) received
    at least one hot flame and a few warm rocks thrown in my direction. Perhaps
    there are some semantics here concerning the word "possesses." 
    
    Question: Suppose that 98-24C did not fully burn up on reentry and hit
    someone's house. Who would be liable, ArianeSpace or ESA? Correct me if I'm
    wrong (and I know that many of you will :) but isn't it correct to say
    AiraneSpace launched it, but on orbit ESA possesses it? 
    
    (BTW, the Satellite Situation Report lists the "source" of 98-24C as "ESA".)
    
      Ralph McConahy
      34.8829N  117.0064W  670m
    
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