Tests completed

1995-12-13T00:00:00

The fourth and final test firing of the Ariane 5 first stage has further cleared the way for its maiden flight in April 1996. The M5 cryogenic-stage development campaign firing lasted 10min 30s and will be followed by two test firings to qualify the first stage.

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