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Zefiro 9 engine: qualification test passed

At the presence of the Undersecretary of Defense Giulio Calvisi, then visit the construction of the new SPTF industrial site for space activities in Sardinia

The qualification test of the Zefiro 9 VT3 engine, an advanced version of the third stage propulsion system already in use on the Vega launcher and specifically enhanced and customized for the new Vega C, was successfully completed this morning in view of the maiden flight scheduled for 2021.Thanks to this test, which took 4 weeks of preparation and involved 20 technicians and specialized operators,...

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Cagliari, Italy, 10/01/2020 16:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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