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Artwork of the Ariane 5 launcher with 2 satellites
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Artwork of the Ariane 5 launcher with 2 satellites
Ariane 5 rocket. Artwork showing a cut-away view of the European Ariane 5 launcher. Ariane 5 consists of a large first stage (lower 2/3rds of the central vehicle) flanked by two solid rocket boosters, with a smaller second stage (top 1/3rd). Inside the second stage can be seen a pay- load of two satellites. Most of the first stage is taken up by the vast liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks, which feed the single Vulcain motor (bottom left). The second stage is powered by a DASA engine which uses storable propellants (dinitrogen tetroxide and monomethyl hydrazine). Ariane 5 may be used to launch satellites or a shuttle into orbit or for interplanetary missions
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This artwork showcases the magnificent Ariane 5 launcher, a symbol of European space exploration. The print provides a cut-away view, revealing the intricate inner workings of this powerful rocket. The Ariane 5 is an engineering marvel composed of three main sections. Its lower two-thirds consist of a massive first stage flanked by two solid rocket boosters, while the top third houses a smaller second stage. Within this second stage lies its payload - two satellites ready to embark on their celestial journeys. The sheer size and complexity of the Ariane 5 are evident in this image. The first stage dominates with its colossal liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks, which fuel the mighty Vulcain motor located at the bottom left corner. This engine generates an incredible amount of thrust required for liftoff. Meanwhile, the second stage relies on a DASA engine powered by storable propellants - dinitrogen tetroxide and monomethyl hydrazine. This combination ensures efficient propulsion as it propels missions into orbit or even towards distant planets. With its impressive capabilities, the versatile Ariane 5 serves various purposes within space exploration endeavors undertaken by the European Space Agency (ESA). Whether launching satellites into orbit or embarking on interplanetary missions, this remarkable spacecraft stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to explore beyond our earthly boundaries.
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