European Booster Test Propels Ariane 6 and Vega-C Upgrades

April 25, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Engineers in French Guiana successfully qualified a beefier P160C solid-fuel motor, setting the stage for enhanced payload capacity on both Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets. The test marks a significant step in Europe’s quest to boost its space launch capabilities, amid frequent rocket roundup reports.

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