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New Zefiro 40 engine test bench (Vega C)

The inaugural flight is scheduled for early next year

The "firing test" of the Zefiro 40 engine was successfully carried out yesterday in Sardinia, which will provide the necessary boost to the second stage of the Vega C, the new and best performing European launcher for small satellites whose maiden flight is expected at the beginning of 2020. The qualification test of the Zefiro 40 engine carried out today with the support of over 40 technicians and...

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Turin, Italy, 05/08/2019 15:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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