Ariane (rocket family)
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Ariane is a series of European civilian expendable launch vehicles for space launch use. The name comes from the French spelling of the mythological character Ariadne. France first proposed the Ariane
The first ever Ariane 4 launch from Kourou on June 14, 1988
Ariane 5 rocket at Le Bourget Air and Space Museum, Paris
Ariane 6 on pad
Vulcain (rocket engine)
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Vulcain is a family of European first stage rocket engines for Ariane 5 and Ariane 6. Its development began in 1988 and the first flight was completed in 1996. The updated version of the engine, Vulca
Vulcain 2 engine on display
