The ESA is a political entity that relies on state funding and support. It absol...

jmyeet on June 23, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Full ignition for ESA’s reusable rocket engine

The ESA is a political entity that relies on state funding and support. It absolutely neds good PR so the people feel like they're doing good work. It makes it easier for politicians to keep giving them that money and support.

They absolutely need to convince us they're doing "cool stuff".

martin8412 on June 23, 2023 [–]

No. They just need to award contracts to companies in the member countries. It creates plenty of jobs.