Europe Readies Next-Generation Rocket Engines

earlier prometheus ignition test

An earlier test of the Prometheus at ArianeGroup's site in Vernon, France.

Credit: ArianeGroup
Europe is ramping up efforts to field its next-generation rocket engines as it seeks higher thrust and more efficient propulsion systems. ArianeGroup last month completed a key test for the 100-metric-ton thrust class, reusable Prometheus engine to serve as the follow-on to the Vulcain 2.1 main...
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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