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DLR upgrades P5 test stand to advance ArianeGroup’s Prometheus rocket-engine tests

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Germany’s aerospace research agency DLR has improved its P5 test stand, enabling trials of a novel propellant mix in the Prometheus engine developed by ArianeGroup. The upgrade expands the test facility’s capabilities as the engine’s testing program progresses.

Discovered 2026-11-06T11:05:19.158667-08:00 | 2026-11-06T11:05:19.158667-08:00

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  • The P5 stand upgrade enables testing of a novel propellant mix for Prometheus, adding a new test capability to the engine’s development program.
  • DLR’s role in the tests highlights the importance of shared research infrastructure to European launch-vehicle development.

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