If successful, theheavy-lift launcherwill restore the continents independent access tospacesatellites.
This oversea territory is for now home to Europes only active spaceport.
The company claims it is the worlds first hybrid industrial cargo ship powered by wind.
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They automatically adjust based on wind conditions, maximising thrust.
Made from a cloth-like material, the wings have undergone extensive testing over the past two years.
Globally, shippingaccounts for 3%of greenhouse gas emissions more than the entireaviationindustry.
But the sector is notoriously hard to decarbonise.
Up to90% of goods are carried by shipand demand is rising.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
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