Last Rocket Motor Firing Clears Path for Vega-C Launch
Will Replace the Vega Rocket for European Access to Space
A redesigned Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, the second stage of the Vega-C rocket, was successfully fired late last week for the second time by prime contractor Avio at its Salto di Quirra test facility in Sardinia, Italy.
The first test firing of the motor took place in May 2024. This test concluded the qualification regimen for the improved engine nozz…
