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Ariane 64

Ariane 64

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
Ariane 64
Designation
Ariane 64
Alternate Designation
Ariane 6
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Airbus Safran Launchers, EADS Astrium, Snecma
Date of Introduction
2026
Description

The EADS Astrium Ariane 6 is a new generation space launch system leveraging technologies from the Ariane 5 ME launcher and slated to enter service after 2020 operated by the European Space Agency (ESA). Ariane 6 will be a modular rocket with a payload capacity of 3 to 6.5 metric tons in geostationary orbit. Dubbed PPH, the launcher’s configuration comprises two lower stages in which solid propellant is used and a cryogenic upper stage powered by a Vinci re-startable engine, developed by Snecma. Astrium was awarded the contract for the study phase and design of the Ariane 6 launcher on January 30, 2013. The Ariane 64 space launch systems features four P120C solid propellant strap-on boosters at first stage along the Vulcain 2.1 liquid propellant rocket engine. The second stage is powered by the Vinci re-ignitable engine. The first launch of the Ariane 64 is planned for 2025.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Under Development
Also Known As Ariane 6
Origin France
Contractors Airbus Safran Launchers*, EADS Astrium, Snecma
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2026
First Flight 2025
Total Production 1
Development Cost 3.6 billion Euro
Unitary Cost 115 million Euro
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
Dimensions — Height 63 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 5.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust 2,046 ton
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 860 ton
Mass — Payload to GEO 5,000 kilogram
Mass — Payload to GTO 11,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO 21,650 kilogram
Mass — Payload to Moon 8,600 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO 15,500 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1 Ariane 1
Variant 2 Ariane 3
Variant 3 Ariane 2
Variant 4 Ariane 4
Variant 5 Ariane 5
Variant 6 Ariane 5 ME
Variant 7 Ariane 62
Variant 8 Ariane 64
Details
Country of Origin France
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
63 m
Width
5.4 m
Height
63 m
Weight
860000 kg
Operators (1)
France
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