Europe's largest solid-propellant rocket motors (esa.int)
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- P160C is Europe's most powerful solid rocket motor with 160 tonnes of propellant.
- It is common to Ariane 6 and Vega-C launchers.
- Developed by Europropulsion for ArianeGroup and Avio under ESA contract.
"ESA released an infographic on the P160C, Europe's largest solid-propellant rocket motor. An upgrade from the P120C, it contains 160 tonnes of propellant and powers Ariane 6 boosters and Vega-C first stage. Developed by Europropulsion, it enhances payload capacity for heavier satellites or deeper space missions."
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