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The recent hot firing test of the #Ariane6 upper stage at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)'s P5.2 test stand was a success.✅🚀 The test focused on demonstrating operation of the upper stage under non-nominal conditions, notably of the APU (Auxiliary Propulsion Unit) which is unique hardware that allows Ariane 6 to be a versatile launcher and launch a diverse roster of missions. German Aerospace Center (DLR) and ArianeGroup teams carried out a test sequence profile that included loading the stage tanks and preparing for flight. More about Ariane 6 👉https://lnkd.in/efBKENsT Credits: DLR/ArianeGroup Centre National d'Études Spatiales #WorkInSpace #SpaceIndustry

Coming soon... Ariane 6 Another successful test of an Ariane 6 component. The upper stage was tested at the German space agency (DLR) facility near Lampholdshausen in a special test rig. Testing is a big part of launcher / satellite development. It requires skilled staff, special facilities, masses of sensors and recording capabilities plus the skills and tools to analyse the results. Staff must be able to distinguish between test set up induced anomalies and "real" anomalies.... which sounds simpler than it is. A fascinating field to work in.

As investors in the SpaceTech ecosystem of Japan, we are so very proud to see the achievement of the JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in launching these new satellites. Japan' Space industry has never been as promising as it is for the start of 2024. #japan #aerospaceindustry #rockets #satellitetechnology #spacetech #venturecapital #privateequity #deeptech #goingaboveandbeyond

Rocket on the move – Ariane 6 upper stage transport timelapse, Video: 00:02:47 A timelapse of the upper stage for the first Ariane 6 rocket as it left the ArianeGroup assembly hall in Bremen, Germany on 31 January 2024.The upper stages for Ariane 6 are assembled in Bremen where the fuel tanks, Vinci engine and unique Auxiliary Power Unit are assembled to provide fuel, pressure, electricity and propulsion to put satellites into their required orbit.The upper and main stage form the central core of Ariane 6

Ariane 6 first flight payloads moved to the encapsulation hall, Image: Ariane 6 first flight payloads moved to the encapsulation hall, : Image: Ariane 6 first flight payloads moved to the encapsulation hall

Aerospace and defense industries continue to influence the definition of mobility. After the launch of SpaceX’s first rocket in 2008, a market dominated by a small number of players began to change. This change continues to drive innovation, especially in the field of electric aircraft and spacecraft. Blueshift is developing technologies that are part of this innovation. In 2020, the company launched its first product commercially: a family thermal protection system (TPS) made up of an aerogel consisting of 85 per cent air and 15 per cent pure polyimide. The material’s porous structure can prevent thermal energy from leaking into composite structures. The thin profile format (starting with 7.5 mils) makes it easier to apply and allows for the addition of functional layers such as graphite, metals and aluminum. https://ow.ly/aA9j50SxWRr #evtolinsights #blueshift #aerospace #electricaviation #advancedairmobility #evtol #airtaxi #usa #aviation

The main stage and the upper stage for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight are currently in the central core final assembly line in the Launcher Assembly Building (BAL) at the ELA4 launch complex. The central core is made up of the main stage and the upper stage, assembled together with an inter-stage interface structure. #Arianespace #CentralCore #spacetechnologies

✅ Versatile ✅ Modular ✅ European Everything you never knew you needed to know about your new big launcher: #Ariane6

History was made on 9th July 2024 when the Ariane 6 rocket launched into orbit for the first time. Developed and built by ArianeGroup on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA), Ariane 6 represents a leap forward in independent space access for European member states, and incorporates the innovative Vinci engine and several improvements on existing launch technology. Element is very proud to have contributed to this success as a testing partner of both ArianeGroup and Airbus Defence and Space, delivering both materials testing and product testing to support decision making and ensure the safe and successful development and launch of this project. Element's testing programmes included the qualification of composite and metallic materials, production controls and specific mechanical properties determination. Our expert teams used our state of the art capabilities across the Element Toulouse and Element Seville facilities to support our partners on this incredible and exciting project for the ESA. Learn more about Element's Aerospace capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/eWEnFHm9 The video of the launch is available to watch here: https://lnkd.in/g99v6-zH Everyone at Element would like to congratulate all the people around Europe who made Ariane 6's first flight possible, and wish the programme all the best for the future. #ElementMaterialsTechnology #MakingTomorrowSaferThanToday #Ariane6 #Space #EuropeanSpaceAgency #MaterialsTesting #ProductTesting

Nice presentation of the A6 launch process.