ArianeGroup Plans Ariane 6 Combined Tests In April

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The core stage of Ariane 6's combined test model.
Credit: ArianeGroup/PepperBox/Julian Hazemann
LYON, France—Combined tests of the new Ariane 6 launcher and its launch pad are planned to start in April, ArianeGroup said Jan. 4. Completion of the key trials will represent a milestone in the protracted development of the medium- to heavy-lift launcher. The purpose of the combined tests is to...
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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