Ariane 5 G
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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 t
- Stages
- 2
- LEO capacity
- 12,200 kg
- GTO capacity
- 6,900 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
16flightswith a definitive outcome
81.3%success rate13 of 16
3failuresincluding partial failures
6success streakcurrent
First flight June 4, 1996 · latest September 27, 2003 · 23:14 UTC
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.
Flights per year
- Successful
- Failed
Show the numbers for Ariane 5 G flights per year
| Year | Successful | Failed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 3 |