Launcher Family - Ariane 5 Launch Site

Introduction Propulsion Payloads Campaign Team Ariane 5 milestones

To accommodate all payloads in the marketplace, Arianespace has developed a full range of payload adapters, fairings and dispensers. The Internal Structure for Dual Launches (Sylda 5) Sylda 5 enables dual- payload missions, accommodating satellites with a maximum height of 2.9 to 4.4 meters.  The External Structure for Dual Launches (Speltra) The Speltra structure is for dual-payload missions, and carries satellites up to 6.1 meters tall.  The Ariane Structure for Auxiliary Payloads (ASAP) The ASAP platform carries mini- or microsatellites as secondary payloads.  Ariane 5 Payload Fairings The exceptionally large payload fairings enable Ariane 5 to launch all satellites currently in service, as well as those in development.

Introduction - Propulsion - Payloads - Campaign - Team - Milestones