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Ariane

Ariane

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
Ariane
Designation
Ariane
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Arianespace
Date of Introduction
Description

The Ariane launch vehicle family was developed to provide Europe with an independent space access capability. The primary target for the Ariane launcher are commercial satellites. The first Ariane 1 was launched in 1979 and since then Arianespace has strengthened its position becoming the world's leader in commercial launch services. The Ariane 1-3 were based on a three stages configuration comprising the L140 first stage powered by four strap-on Viking V engines, the L33 second stage powered by one Viking IV rocket motor, and the H8 upper stage powered by the HM-7 cryogenic engine.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Retired - No Longer Operational
Origin France
Contractor Arianespace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1979
Total Production 11
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Stages 3
Mass — Payload to GTO 1,800 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
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