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space2 years ago•2 min saved

Ariane 6 Rocket Successfully Passes Critical Hot-Fire Test

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has passed a crucial hot fire test, bringing it one step closer to its first flight. The successful test marks a significant milestone for Arianespace and the European Space Agency (ESA), as it demonstrates the rocket's readiness for future launches. The Ariane 6 is designed to compete with SpaceX's re-usable launchers and offers improved cost-efficiency. With a payload capacity of up to 21.6 tonnes to low Earth orbit, the rocket aims to secure Europe's autonomous access to space. The ESA plans to conduct another hot-fire test for the rocket's upper stage in December 2023, with the maiden flight expected in 2024.

via The Register|

#ariane-6 #european-space-agency #hot-fire-test

spaceflight2 years ago•3 min saved

NASA Overcomes Welding Issues and Successfully Tests New Moon-Rocket Engine

NASA conducted a "hot fire" test to certify the RS-25 engines for its Artemis moon-rocket program. The test, which lasted over nine minutes, aimed to collect data on the performance of key engine components. The engines will be used to power the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rockets, with the goal of flying astronauts to the moon in future Artemis missions. The certification process will continue with a series of 12 tests planned through 2024.

via Space.com|

#artemis #hot-fire-test #moon-rocket-engines

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Vulcan Rocket Aces Engine Test Despite Upper Stage Anomaly

The Vulcan rocket successfully completed a hot-fire test of its first-stage engines, a critical step towards its debut launch. However, modifications to the rocket's Centaur V upper stage are still needed after it exploded during a test in March. The root cause of the failure has been identified, but no new launch date has been established. The US Space Force is closely monitoring the situation, as Vulcan is supposed to start launching national security missions in 2022, but that will now not happen until at least 2024.

via Ars Technica|

#be-4-engines #centaur-v-upper-stage #hot-fire-test