European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
ESA: 'No urgency' to fit P160C on Vega C as Ariane 6 production takes priority
ESA has told stakeholders there is 'no urgency' to retrofit the Vega C launcher with the P160C booster, saying current launch manifest needs and early production priorities for Ariane 6 mean upgrades can be deferred. The decision preserves existing Vega C schedules while Ariane 6 units ramp up.