KIEV, July 5 – Ukraine is preparing to send the rocket engine for the fourth stage of the new European Vega launch vehicle to Italy’s Avio S.p.A. in September.

"Currently, we've started preparations for the pre-delivery checkout test of the engine for the second launch vehicle. The tests are scheduled to end in September, and then the engine will be delivered to the customer," a source familiar with the details of the cooperation on the Vega program told Interfax-Ukraine.