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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will undergo an eight-minute hot-fire test on November 23, simulating a normal flight into space. The test will include the ignition of the core stage Vulcain 2.1 engine and will be the longest full-stack run yet for Ariane 6's lower liquid propulsion module. The engine will burn through almost 150 tonnes of propellant, and the test aims to ensure the core stage performs optimally and at a lower cost.
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket, the next-generation heavy-lift rocket, successfully conducted a four-second hot firing test of its core stage Vulcain 2.1 engine at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The test, overseen by the European Space Agency (ESA), marks a significant step towards the rocket's qualification and eventual launch next year. The rocket used for testing is not intended for flight but is identical to a flight model for testing purposes. The Ariane 6 is set to replace the retired Ariane 5 and is entering the final stages of its test campaign, with a scheduled test for the Vulcain 2.1 engine on October 3. Europe hopes to announce the debut flight date for Ariane 6 by the end of October.