Avio presented the AMOI project for research and development of new technologies
Colleferro, January 31, 2024 - Last January 29, in the auditorium of the new 7008 building named after Eng.
PISCO PROJECT'S FIRST STEP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED. A STEP TOWARD CRYOGENIC INNOVATION FOR SPACE COMPONENTS
In July 2019, Avio kicked off the PISCO - PIedmont Space COmponents project with the goal of contributing to cryogenic innovation through the development and implementation of various technical and scientific solutions.
M10 DM2 TEST CAMPAIGN COMPLETED ON OCTOBER 27th
The new M10 engine for the upper stage of Vega E has successfully completed last October 27th the DM2 test campaign in Avio’s SPTF – Space Propulsion Test Facility – in Sardinia.
Flight VV23
There will be no #Vega launch attempt today due to a red status during the final chronology.
M10 LIQUID OXYGEN AND METHANE SUCCESFULLY COMPLETED LONG DURATION AND THROTTLING TEST
The new M10 engine for the upper stage of Vega E was successfully tested in Avio’s SPTF – Space Propulsion Test Facility – in Sardinia.
Firing tests
Five firing test of M10 engine successfully completed
Avio has now competed the first five firing tests of DM2 model of M10, the 100kn thrust liquid oxygen/methane engine that will power the upper stage of the Vega E launcher. Optimal performance achieved in 45sec tests at max pressure and Ox rich mixture ratio.