ESA Eyes Full Hydrogen Peroxide Engine Demonstration

greta during test fire

Greta during its first test-firing campaign.

Credit: European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) and ArianeGroup are looking to advance work on a hydrogen peroxide and ethanol rocket engine that would be more sustainable than those using current propellants. ArianeGroup said the next step for the so-called Greta program is a full engine demonstration, due in 2027...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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