The Journal of Space Commerce

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Integration Agreement for Vinci Engine Implemented

Acceptance Testing for the Engine That Powers the Ariane 6 Upper Stage

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Tom Patton
Oct 29, 2025
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An agreement under which the integration and acceptance testing of the Vinci engine will be carried out is being implemented by Arianespace and German Aerospace Center (DLR) at the Lampoldshausen site in Germany.

“The Vinci engine plays a decisive role in Europe’s access to space and enhances our capacity for innovation.”
Walther Pelzer, DLR

Plans for a …

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