The Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, the second stage of the Vega-C rocket, was tested today by Vega-C prime contractor Avio at its Salto di Quirra test facility in Sardinia, Italy. The motor features an improved engine nozzle design, required to prepare for a Vega-C return-to-flight by the end of 2024.
Avio Spa reported Tuesday that the Zefiro-40 solid-propellant engine, the second stage of the Vega-C launcher, has been tested at the Salto di Quirra test stand in Sardinia, Italy. The engine.
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Following the failure of the Vega-C launch (VV22) in December 2022, an Independent Enquiry Commission drew several conclusions and made recommendations to ensure a reliable return to flight and a ro