Ariane · 2
Ariane 2 was an expendable space launch vehicle, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) between 1986 and 1989 as part of Ariane family of rockets. The principal manufacturer for the Ariane 2 was Aérospatiale, while the lead agency for its development was the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), the French government's space agency.
Height
49.13 m
Diameter
3.8 m
LEO capacity
0 kg
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale
Total launches
6
Successful
5
Pending
0
Successful landings
0
Flight system
Aérospatiale was a French state-owned aerospace manufacturer that built both civilian and military aircraft, rockets and satellites. It was originally known as Société nationale industrielle aérospatiale (SNIAS). Its head office was in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The name was changed to Aérospatiale during 1970.
Mission record
Apr 2, 1989
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Jan 27, 1989
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Oct 28, 1988
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
May 17, 1988
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Nov 21, 1987
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
May 31, 1986
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana