Ariane 5 ECA+ (ArianeGroup)
The Ariane 5 ECA+ is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by ArianeGroup (established in 2015). It undertook its inaugural launch on 08/07/2019.
Ariane 5 ECA+ is a variant of the Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle, with a taller ECA-D upper stage.
Ariane 5 ECA+ Specifications
| Variant | ECA+ |
|---|---|
| Length | 57.7 m |
| Diameter | 5.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 780 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 11400 kN |
| GTO Capacity | 10200 kg |
Ariane 5 ECA+ Launch Record
| Total Launches | 11 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 11 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 11 |
Manufacturer
ArianeGroup (AG)
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.