Composite Material Defect Caused Vega-C Launch Failure

Thierry Dubois March 03, 2023
Credit: Avio
LYON, France–A manufacturing issue in the Zefiro 40 second stage’s nozzle led to the failure of the first commercial mission for Avio’s Vega-C launcher on Dec. 20, 2022, the results of an investigation show. The findings confirm Europe’s unenviable situation in launchers. Operations of the upgraded...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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