Ariane 5 - a success story

http://www.astrium.eads.net - Ariane 5 symbolises Europe's unrestricted, independent access to space. Astrium is the key to this success. Its experience dates back to the beginnings of the European space industry, with the Diamant and early Ariane launchers. The new-generation Ariane 5 continues the tradition of its famous predecessor, Ariane 4, but features a radically new design. Since 2005, the latest heavy-lift version of Ariane 5 has provided increased Geostationnary Transfer Orbit payload capacity, up to 10 tonnes on dual launches, to meet the evolving demands of both commercial and governmental markets. It incorporates a new cryogenic upper stage carrying over 14 tonnes of propellants, and a strengthened cryogenic main stage, powered by the new Vulcain 2 engine.

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• launcher
• space
• propulsion
• kourou

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