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ESA says Ariane 6 engine issues are resolved as it studies higher launch cadence

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The European Space Agency says engine problems that delayed Ariane 6 launches have been resolved. ESA is continuing to study how to increase the launcher’s flight rate, but has not detailed a target cadence or the steps needed to achieve it.

Discovered 2026-10-23T11:20:40.377619-07:00 | 2026-10-23T11:20:40.377619-07:00

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  • Resolving the engine issues removes a stated source of launch delays, though the update gives no revised schedule or cadence target.
  • The issue follows a turbopump anomaly identified during ground testing, which was expected to constrain Ariane 6’s 2026 launch schedule.

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