Ariane 6 Core Stage Engine Test Fired

Complete Launch Countdown Was Followed by a Seven-Minute Full Firing

ESA's new Ariane 6 rocket recently passed a major full-scale rehearsal in preparation for its first flight, when teams on the ground went through a complete launch countdown followed by a seven-minute full firing of the core stage's engine, as it would fire on a launch into space. For this rehearsal, the boosters were not ignited so Ariane 6 stayed firm…