Airbus Netherlands has delivered the first lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 as part of the rocket’s Block 2 upgrades. The total weight reduction, however, appears to be more modest than originally anticipated. In a 21 October LinkedIn post, Airbus Netherlands President Rob Postma announced that the upgraded structure, designated Flight Model 16 (FM16), […] The post Airbus Ships First Lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 Block 2 appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Global Spaceflight2026-10-21 • ⏱️ 3 min read
Airbus Ships First Lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 Block 2
Airbus Netherlands has delivered the first lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 as part of the rocket’s Block 2 upgrades. The total weight reduction, however, appears to be more modest than originally anticipated. In a 21 October LinkedIn post, Airbus Netherlands President Rob Postma announced that the upgraded structure, designated Flight Model 16 (FM16), […] The post Airbus Ships First Lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 Block 2 appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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