Ariane 6 Main-Stage Engine Passes Hot-Fire Test

Vulcain hot-fire test
Credit: ESA/ArianeGroup/CNES - Optique video du CSG
LYON—The main-stage Vulcain 2.1 engine for the in-development Ariane 6 launcher was tested Sept. 5 on the launchpad in Kourou, French Guiana. The test ended with 4 sec. of stabilized engine operation. On July 18, a similar test took place with a launch sequence and representative final countdown...
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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