Ariane 5 G (ArianeGroup)
The Ariane 5 G is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by ArianeGroup (established in 2015). It undertook its inaugural launch on 06/04/1996.
The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.
Ariane 5 G Specifications
| Variant | G |
|---|---|
| Length | 57 m |
| Diameter | 5.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 737 T |
| Apogee | 40000 km |
| LEO Capacity | 12200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 6900 kg |
Ariane 5 G Launch Record
| Total Launches | 16 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 13 |
| Failed Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 6 |
Manufacturer
CEO: Christophe Bruneau
ArianeGroup (formerly Airbus Safran Launchers) is an aerospace company based in France. A joint venture between Airbus and Safran, the company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux. It consists of three core arms: aerospace, defence and security.