Ariane 2
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Rocket family | Ariane |
| Country | Europe |
| Manufacturer | Astrium |
| Number of orbital launches | 6 |
| First launch | 1986-05-31 |
| Last launch | 1989-04-02 |
Launches by year:
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-04-02 | Kourou | Ariane 2 | Tele-X | success | |
| 1989-01-27 | Kourou | Ariane 2 | Intelsat-5A 15 | success | |
| 1988-10-28 | Kourou | Ariane 2 | TDF 1 | success | |
| 1988-05-17 | Kourou | Ariane 2 | Intelsat-5A 13 | success | |
| 1987-11-21 | Kourou | Ariane 2 | TV-SAT | success | |
| 1986-05-31 | Kourou | Ariane 2 | Intelsat-5A 14 | failure | |
Third stage ignition failure. Destroyed by range safety. | |||||
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Ariane 2 Base variant
| First launch | 1986-05-31 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 3 |
| Mass | 217 t |
| Height | 49 m |
Payload capacity:
| GTO | 2000 kg |
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