Europe's next-generation heavy-lift rocket just took a big step towards its first, much-awaited launch thanks to a successful hot fire of its Vulcain 2.1 engine.

Watch Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket fire up its engine for the 1st time (video)

Source: space
Source Link: https://www.space.com/watch-europe-fire-ariane-6-engine-1st-time