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Ariane 2

Ariane 2

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
Ariane 2
Designation
Ariane 2
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Arianespace
Date of Introduction
1986
Description

The Ariane 2 development began in 1980 aiming to place into orbit larger payloads than Ariane 1 launcher. It features a modified upper stage with an increased capacity for propellant (+10 tons) that was named the H10 instead of H8. This modification allows Ariane 2 to place payloads of 4,850 lb (2,200 kg) into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The first Ariane 2 launch was in 1986 totaling 6 flight and placing in orbit 5 payloads.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Retired - No Longer Operational
Origin France
Contractor Arianespace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1986
Total Production 6
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Stages 3
Mass — Payload to GTO 2,200 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
Operators (1)
France
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