Avio Working On LOX-Methane Vehicle Demonstrator

Vega-C
Credit: ESA
PARIS—Avio, the prime contractor in Europe’s Vega light launcher program, is working on an experimental launch vehicle using only a liquid oxygen (LOX)-methane propellant. The idea is to both test the in-development M10 engine in flight and investigate the exclusive use of such fuel on a launcher...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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