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P80 test preparations - in pictures

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A prototype of the P80 rocket motor, which powered the first stage of ESA's new small launcher - Vega, was successfully tested on 4 December at the Guiana Space Centre, Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Ignition occurred at 12:35 local time (15:35 UTC/GMT).

Vega first stage engine leaving booster integration building

Vega first stage engine leaving booster integration building

Vega first stage engine leaving booster integration building

Vega first stage engine being transferred to the test stand

Vega first stage motor being transferred to the test stand

Vega first stage engine being transferred to the test stand

Vega first stage engine arriving at the test stand

Vega first stage engine arriving at the test stand

Vega first stage engine arriving at the test stand

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