European Space Agency Ensures Ariane 6 Launch Schedule Doesn't Change

JAKARTA The European Space Agency (ESA) announced that the testing phase for the Ariane 6 propellant has been completed. According to ESA, the launch vehicle has passed a very important milestone.

In addition to completing the propellant test, Ariane 6 has gone through the process of terminating and revoking the cryogenic system to dismantle the test model. The process of cutting off the fuel channel was carried out in French Guiana on Tuesday, January 30.

The test that went smoothly made Ariane 6 not require additional tests. Therefore, ESA can ensure that, "Ariane 6's debut flight launch period will not change."

In the near future, there will be two achievements that the launch vehicle must achieve before being brought to other facilities. These two achievements are related to dismantling operations to examine Ariane's ability to 6 when an anomaly occurs.

The first operation was the Combined Tests Launcher Dismounting (CTLD) to prepare for the launch pad, while the second operation was the Dumpy Payload Dismounting Test which was part of the Batiment Assemblage Final (BAF).

These two tests need to be completed to maximize Ariane 6's work properly. After the entire testing process is complete, the first stage of Ariane 6 will be taken away from Europe to French Guiana using a Canop jurisprudence ship.

The transfer of the first stage must be carried out in February so that the Ariane 6 launch timeline does not fall apart. The launch window for this launch vehicle is open from June 15 to July 31.