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 12/11/2002.
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
Ariane 5 ECA Specifications
| Variant | ECA |
|---|---|
| Length | 57.7 m |
| Diameter | 5.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 780 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 11400 kN |
| Apogee | 40000 km |
| GTO Capacity | 10500 kg |
Ariane 5 ECA Launch Record
| Total Launches | 73 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 71 |
| Failed Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 8 |
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.