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Ariane 6 Engine Qualification Tests Completed

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Tom Patton
Oct 29, 2020
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All three engines developed to power Europe’s future Ariane 6 rocket have completed extensive engine qualification tests – the P120C solid rocket motor for the boosters, the Vulcain 2.1 engine for the core stage and the Vinci for the upper stage.

“ESA with European industry have created three new engines to grow Europe’s independent access to space. We h…

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