Update: Canopée, Ro-Ro “Rocket Ship,” for European Space Agency Ready to Set Sail

In 2021, we posted about the start of construction of a sail-assisted cargo ship, built to carry Ariane 6 rockets for the European Space Agency (ESA).  Now, the ro-ro cargo ship, Canopée, has completed sea trials and is ready to … Continue reading

Dutch Shipyard to Build Canopée, French “Rocket Ship” with Wing Sails

The Dutch shipyard Neptune Marine has begun construction of the sailing cargo vessel Canopée, which will transport Ariane 6 rockets from Europe to the launch site in Kourou in French Guyana. The ship will feature 1,500 square meter sails to … Continue reading