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Jacques van Oene
July 29th 05, 05:40 PM
Hot-firing tests of the new Vinci cryogenic upper-stage engine reached a new
high on Wednesday with a successful test lasting 60 seconds. This is the
longest duration test since trials began and the first carried out under
full test conditions.

Read more:
http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Launchers_Home/SEMVRI808BE_0.html

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Jacques :-)

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