Aérospatiale

Ariane 3

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Ariane 3
Retired

Overview

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Ariane 3 was a European expendable carrier rocket, which was used for eleven launches between 1984 and 1989. It was a member of the Ariane family of rockets. The principal manufacturer for the Ariane 3 was Aérospatiale, while the lead agency for its development was the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).

Manufacturer

Aérospatiale

Variant

3

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

August 4, 1984

Technical Specifications

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49.13 m

Length

3.8 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

5100 kN

Liftoff Thrust

—

LEO Capacity

2700 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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11

Total Launches

10

Successful

1

Failed

90.9%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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