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Ariane 5 · G+

Ariane 5 G+

The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.

Ariane 5 G+ rocket

Height

55 m

Diameter

5.4 m

LEO capacity

0 kg

Manufacturer

ArianeGroup

Total launches

3

Successful

3

Pending

0

Successful landings

0

Flight system

Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.

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.