Snecma Set for Vulcain 2 Tests, Starts Work on New Motor
European space engineers are preparing to begin testing a higher power version of the Ariane 5's Vulcain main-stage engine, even as they start work on an all-new cryogenic motor for the upper stage of the heavy-lift booster. The propulsion systems are intended to ensure that the Ariane 5 remains...
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