Ariane 5 Roll
Results of an initial analysis of flight data from the second Ariane 5 qualification flight on Oct. 30 have confirmed that the premature shutdown of the booster's Vulcain main-stage cryogenic engine was caused by higher than expected roll torque. The incident caused the Maqsat-H dummy communications...
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