ESA Sees Path To Vega-C Launch After Second-Stage Engine Test

Credit: Avio
The European Space Agency (ESA) says the road is now clear to move to the return to flight for the Vega-C launcher after Avio successfully tested the Zefiro-40 second stage engine. ESA says the motor was successfully fired for a second time on Oct. 3, following a first test in May. “Engineers are...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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