Is it the Vinci engine?
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Vinci is the exception, can you guess who inspired us for this one (it's quite easy)?
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Replying to @WW141103006 @sixsilverstones and
Yes and also, all the engines that we develop in our Vernon (France) facility have a name starting with V (Vikink, Vulcain, Vinci) as a nod to the city.
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Replying to @ArianeGroup @sixsilverstones and
I see. Thanks for the info!
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Replying to @WW141103006 @sixsilverstones and
Thanks for coming to Ariane launchers names 101.
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Replying to @ArianeGroup @WW141103006 and
I swear I learned more from this one Twitter thread than a whole hour in history class
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Replying to @Marswalkerr @sixsilverstones and
Thanks for being attentive students. And sorry to @DavidWillisSLS for the many mentions.
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Replying to @ArianeGroup @Marswalkerr and
Quick Question: Why does Ariane V launch at T+ 7 seconds? Why not light up the SRBs at the same time or at least 1 second later than the center core?
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This is a very good question. During an @Ariane5, Vulcain 2 is tested during these 7 seconds: in the event of an anomaly, it is cut off and the launch is postponed, but, if all the systems are nominal, the SRBs are switched on and Ariane 5 takes off instantly. #Ariane5
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Replying to @ArianeGroup @allrocketsboi and
So it is kind of like how NASA’s Space Shuttle let it’s RS-25 engines fire for a little bit before it ignited the SRB’s to make sure everything was working properly
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