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Rocket Engine Testing Development Contract Awarded by ESA

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Tom Patton
Apr 11, 2022
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A contract for advanced rocket engine testing has been awarded to Orbex and FORCE Technology by the European Space Agency (ESA) to further develop an X-Ray Inspection System for rocket engines.

“Orbex is set to be the first launch operator to be able to carry out high-energy X-ray inspection of rocket engines prior to flight, using the unique technologie…

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