Ariane 1
Ariane Family
About This Rocket
No detailed information available for this rocket.
Physical Specifications
Height50 m
Diameter3.8 m
Launch Mass207 kg
Stages4
Performance
LEO Capacity1,400 kg
GTO Capacity1,850 kg
Thrust2,771 kN
Launch CostN/A
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale
GovernmentFRAFounded 1970
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.
Total Launches
N/A
Success: 0Failed: 0
Success Rate
0%
Landing Success
0%
0/0 attempts
Consecutive Successes0
Technical Information
Ariane 1 was the first rocket in the Ariane family of expendable launch systems. It was developed and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), which had been formed in 1973, the same year that development of the launch had commenced.
ReusableNo
Launch Statistics
Maiden FlightDec 24, 1979
Total Launches11
Success: 9Failed: 2
Landing Success0/0
Additional Information
Variant1
Consecutive Successes6