Vulcain engine will be modified to prevent Ariane 5 roll.
VULCAIN FIX: Europe's big Vulcain rocket engine will be slightly modified to prevent a roll that caused the Ariane 5 launch vehicle to shut down prematurely after its first successful launch last year. Hot-fire analysis with a special roll torque measurement device attached to the test stand has...
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