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Another recent case of cargo by sail that may be a bit more practical: ESA is now sending rocket subassemblies across the Atlantic (to their launch site in Fre
by bewaretheirs 2y ago
Another recent case of cargo by sail that may be a bit more practical:
ESA is now sending rocket subassemblies across the Atlantic (to their launch site in French Guyana) in a hybrid ship equipped with both sails and diesel; the linked article claims the sails reduce fuel consumption by 30%.
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Shipping_rockets_Ariane_on_board https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ar...