ATV reignition capability validated

The European Space Agency (ESA) says the Oct. 5 flight of an Ariane 5 GS rocket fully validated the multiple in-orbit reignition capability of the booster's Aestus upper stage engine, which will be required to launch ESA's Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV). The ATV will serve to resupply the...

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