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Ariane 5 booster roars into life
An Ariane 5 solid-propellant booster was test-fired yesterday at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to help improve the reliability of Europe’s heavy launcher.
The firing was performed in the booster engine stand, specifically designed for the vertical testing of motors at the site.
The motor burned for about 135 seconds, simulating the firing tim...
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Navy, Air Force Develop Engine Modification That May Save Bi...
The Navy and Air Force stand to save more than $2 billion after jointly developing an engine modification that will keep critically important aircraft flying for years.
The two services and industry worked together to develop and field a modification to CFM International's CFM56-2 (F108) engine, allowing them to restore exhaust gas temperature margins, increase ...
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