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Ariane 6 heralds a new era of next-generation space launch technology

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Ariane 6 will launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 9 July 2024. Credit: ESA – S. Corvaja Ariane 6, Europe’s new heavy lift rocket, made its maiden flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (20:00 BST, 21:00 CEST). Ariane 6 is the latest member of the … Read more

Staged combustion engine starts for the first time and spits out 350,000 hp in one second

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Stoke Space FFSC rocket engine firing

It’s incredible how many different types of rocket engines are being developed simultaneously for use in space exploration. It’s something that shows that, if there was still a need for it, space is where the future of humanity can be found. In recent years, the biggest players in space exploration have begun investing heavily in … Read more