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Overall view and cut-away of the Ariane 5 launcher
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Overall view and cut-away of the Ariane 5 launcher
Ariane 5. Artwork showing an overall view (left) and cut-away view (right) 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). Most of the first stage is taken up by the vast liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks, which feed the single Vulcain motor at bottom. The second stage is powered by a DASA engine powered by storable propellants (dinitrogen tetroxide and monomethyl hydrazine). The payload depicted here is the Cluster mission with its four identical spacecraft. The first Ariane 5 mission, carrying Cluster, is due for launch in mid-1996
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This print showcases the impressive Ariane 5 launcher, providing both an overall view and a cut-away perspective. The European rocket stands tall with its powerful presence, ready to embark on a remarkable space flight journey. The Ariane 5 is composed of various components that make it a force to be reckoned with in the realm of space exploration. Its large first stage dominates the central vehicle, flanked by two solid rocket boosters that add even more thrust to its launch. Meanwhile, the smaller second stage sits atop this mighty structure. A significant portion of the first stage is dedicated to housing immense liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks. These tanks serve as vital fuel sources for the single Vulcain motor located at the bottom of this engineering marvel. As for the second stage, it relies on a DASA engine powered by storable propellants known as dinitrogen tetroxide and monomethyl hydrazine. In this particular artwork depiction, we can observe Cluster mission's payload consisting of four identical spacecrafts attached to the Ariane 5 launcher. This visual representation offers us a glimpse into what lies ahead for this groundbreaking mission set to take place in mid-1996. Science Photo Library brings forth yet another awe-inspiring image capturing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our earthly boundaries through innovative creations like the Ariane 5 launcher by European Space Agency (ESA).
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