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Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe’s launcher challenge

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European Space Agency has selected five launch startups to become eligible for up to 169 million euros ( $198 million ) in funding.

None of these companies are guaranteed ESA contracts or funding.

The companies will negotiate with European governments for funding leading up to ESA 's ministerial council meeting in November .

Only one of these five companies has attempted to launch a rocket into orbit, Isar Aerospace .

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