Ariane 6
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Ariane 6 is a European expendable launch system developed for the European Space Agency and French Space Agency and manufactured by a consortium of European companies, led by the prime contractor Aria
Mockup of Ariane 6 in the 64 configuration during testing at the Guiana Space Centre
An ULPM prototype in 2021.
Ariane 5
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Ariane 5 is a retired European heavy-lift space launch vehicle operated by Arianespace for the European Space Agency. It was launched from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. It was used to deli
Ariane 6
…of European companies, led by the prime contractor ArianeGroup. As part of the Ariane rocket family, it is operated by Arianespace, replacing the Ariane 5. The project's primary contributors were France (55.3%), Germany (21%) and Italy (7.6%), with the remaining work distributed among ten other participating…
Ariane 5 flight VA-256 on the launch pad with the James Webb Space Telescope in December 2021
Vulcain 1 engine, used for Ariane 5G, G+, and GS
Vulcain 2 engine, used for Ariane 5ECA, ECA+, and ES
EPS Upper Stage used on Ariane 5ES