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Ariane 5-2

Stage · Germany

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N2O4/MMH propellant rocket stage. Storable propellant, restartable upper stage for use with Ariane 5. Chamber pressure 10 bar; expansion ratio 83.0; propellant mix ratio 2.05. Empty mass without VEB payload fairing support ring and avionics is 1200 kg.

Cost $ : 6.000 million.

Subtopics

  • Ariane 5-2 EPS L10 Aestus N2O4/MMH propellant rocket stage for Ariane 5V. 250 kg additional propellant compared to Ariane 5G version.
  • Ariane 5-2 ESC B LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. New upper stage for Ariane 5. Restartable.
Country
Germany
Launch Vehicles
Ariane 5G, Ariane 5GS
Propellants
N2O4/MMH