European Space Agency Ariane 6 Full-Duration Core Stage Static Test

The test is scheduled to begin around 20:00 UTC on 2023-11-23. The live Webcast is planned to start around 20 minutes before the start of the test firing. The Ariane 6 core stage Vulcain 2.1 engine is planned to run for 470 seconds, following the thrust profile of a normal orbital mission. Around 150 tonnes of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellant will be burned in the test.

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