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Expander-cycle Technology Integrated Demonstrator
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Expander-cycle Technology Integrated Demonstrator

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Development of the Expander-cycle Technology Integrated Demonstrator (ETID) began mid-2013. It is a major constituent of the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP) and prepares competitive evolutions of upper stage propulsion for Ariane 6 and Vega by assembling technologies that pave the way for the next generation of cryogenic upper stage engines in Europe.

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Expander-cycle Technology Integrated Demonstrator
Enabling & Support

Expander-cycle Technology Integrated Demonstrator

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ETID demonstrator
Enabling & Support

ETID demonstrator

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Test Readiness Review Team
Enabling & Support

Test Readiness Review Team

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First hot fire test of ETID demonstrator
Enabling & Support

First hot fire test of ETID demonstrator

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Testing solid propulsion
Enabling & Support

Testing solid propulsion

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