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Prometheus to power future launch vehicles
14 DEC. 2017 publication date 5031 Views

Prometheus, developed by ESA and ArianeGroup, is an ultra-low cost reusable rocket engine demonstrator which uses liquid oxygen–methane propellants and has a thrust of 1000 kN.

This engine is highly versatile, making it suitable for use on core, booster and upper stages of Europe’s future launch vehicles.

Credits

ArianeGroup Holding

License

ESA Standard Licence

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