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Retired
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.
📊 Specifications
📏Height
57 m⭕Diameter
5.4 m⚖️Launch Mass
737 kg🛰️LEO Capacity
12,200 kg🌍GTO Capacity
6,900 kg🗓️Maiden Flight
Jun 4, 1996🚀Total Launches
16✅Success Rate
81%♻️Reusable
Expendable🏭Manufacturer
ArianeGroup🌐Country
French📋Status
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