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Vega-C Rocket Nears Return After Successful Engine Test
space1 year ago

Vega-C Rocket Nears Return After Successful Engine Test

The European Space Agency announced that a redesigned Zefiro-40 motor for the Vega C rocket successfully passed a static-fire test, marking a significant step towards returning the rocket to flight by the end of the year. The motor, which failed in a previous launch due to faulty materials, has been redesigned and tested successfully for 94 seconds. A second test is planned for October to confirm its performance.

Missing Rocket Parts Cause Fallout in Vega
space2 years ago

Missing Rocket Parts Cause Fallout in Vega

Avio's Vega rocket, set to launch the BIOMASS satellite for the European Space Agency, is facing a major setback as two propellant tanks on the fourth stage of the rocket went missing and were later found in a damaged state in a landfill. With the production lines closed, Avio is exploring options such as using old tanks or modifying the upper stage of the Vega C rocket. The ongoing issues with the Vega C rocket leave the European Space Agency with limited domestic options for launching the satellite in the near term.