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The Ariane 6 engines are now ready

They use two different propulsion technologies

The future European launcher’s three types of engines use two different propulsion technologies:liquid hydrogen-oxygen propulsion for the core stage Vulcain 2.1 engine and the re-ignitable Vinci engine on the upper stage;solid propulsion for the P120C engine fitted to the boosters which help propel Ariane 6 beyond the gravitational pull of earth’s atmosphere.With the successful final qualification of...

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It will act as side boosters for Ariane 6 as well as being the Vega C first stage -VIDEO

The P120C was successfully tested for the third time on October 7, at Europe’s Spaceport solid rocket motor test bench operated by the French Space Agency (CNES). This third successful test, carried o... more

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