Editorial: El País

• Europe has taken a significant step toward space independence with the successful launch of the Ariane 6 rocket.
• The rocket represents the joint effort of 13 European countries, led by France.
• For years, Europe has relied on Russian and SpaceX rockets to launch its satellites, and growing friction with Russia has made its space independence even more necessary.
• Europe has missed the boom of the space economy, and the need for change has been noted for a long time.
• Despite challenges and competition from companies like SpaceX, Ariane 6 has caught the attention of big clients and has 30 launches already contracted.

Conclusion: The key now is for Europe to demonstrate its ability to maintain an efficient and economically viable launch pace to consolidate Ariane 6's position and ensure its space independence.

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