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\nAriane 5\u2019s powerful solid rocket booster is the largest produced in Europe generating 700 tonnes of thrust for liftoff.\n<\/p>\n
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\nRegularly test firings are made to demonstrate the motor\u2019s capabilities and qualify improvements in design.\n<\/p>\n
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\nOn 8 September a test firing at Europe\u2019s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, ensured again that Ariane 5 launcher qualification, reliability and performance levels are maintained.\n<\/p>\n
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\nThe test is a collaboration between ESA and France\u2019s CNES space agency under ESA\u2019s Launchers Exploitation Accompaniment Programme, LEAP, to guarantee independent access to space for Europe.\n<\/p>\n
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\nThis video shows the test and it\u2019s preparation. It includes interviews in French with Giorgio Mastrangelo, ARTA 6 Project Manager, Europropulsion, Vincent Favier, ARTA 6 Project Manager, CNES, Brice Santerre, ARTA 6 Project Manager, Airbus Safran Launchers and Charline Dutertre, ARTA 6 project Manager, ESA.\n<\/p>\n
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\nAriane 5’s powerful solid rocket booster is the largest produced in Europe generating 700 tonnes of thrust for liftoff.\n<\/p>\n
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\nRegularly test firings are made to demonstrate the motor’s capabilities and qualify improvements in design.\n<\/p>\n
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\nOn 8 September a test firing at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, ensured again that Ariane 5 launcher qualification, reliability and performance levels are maintained.\n<\/p>\n
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\nThe test is a collaboration between ESA and France’s CNES space agency under ESA’s Launchers Exploitation Accompaniment Programme, LEAP, to guarantee independent access to space for Europe.\n<\/p>\n
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\nThis video shows the test and it’s preparation. It includes interviews in French with Giorgio Mastrangelo, ARTA 6 Project Manager, Europropulsion, Vincent Favier, ARTA 6 Project Manager, CNES, Brice Santerre, ARTA 6 Project Manager, Airbus Safran Launchers and Charline Dutertre, ARTA 6 project Manager, ESA.\n<\/p>\n
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