Ariane 6's Final Upper Stage Test Excludes Vinci Engine Ignition

ArianeGroup successfully completed the last hot fire test of Ariane 6's upper stage, notably without testing the Vinci engine's ignition, marking a critical step toward its upcoming launches.

Discovered 2024-04-24T04:51:56.639339-07:00 | 2024-04-24T04:51:56.639339-07:00

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