Demanding tests prior to first launch
Demanding tests prior to first launch
The Ariane 6 upper stage has once again demonstrated its outstanding performance on the ESA P5.2 test stand operated by DLR Lampoldshausen. The stage consists of two main tanks, one filled with liquid hydrogen and one with liquid oxygen, the Vinci engine, which can be re-ignited up to four times, and the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), an innovative multifunctional unit. This makes Ariane 6 even more versatile.
