Ariane-6 Next Generation Launcher

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Susanne Auer

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Susanne Auer

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24 мин назад

The first #Ariane6 #Vulcain2.1 sitting in Lampoldshausen, waiting for it's test campaign. via: @DLR_de

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 35 мин. назад

New #Ariane6 launch table taking shape

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http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Transportation/Building_Ariane_6_mobile_gantry_at_Europe_s_Spaceport

Building Ariane 6 mobile gantry at Europe's Spaceport

Ariane 6 launch zone

27 November 2017
The first structural element of the mobile gantry that will house and protect Ariane 6 before launch has been assembled. 

The mobile gantry is a 90 m-high, nine-storey structure weighing 8200 tonnes. Riding on rails, it is retracted before launch.

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Mobile gantry structure

Work platforms will enable engineers to access the vehicle levels to vertically position Ariane 6's central core directly on the launch table, add two or four boosters depending on the launch configuration, and integrate the fairing that houses the payload.

A mobile gantry gives engineers better access to the launcher, allowing them to make adjustments without moving the rocket back to the assembly building – unlike Ariane 5, which is moved on a table to the pad on launch day.

Assembly of the gantry started on 15 November and will take 10 months. The ground floor will be completed by the end of this year.

Launcher assembly building

Other developments at the Spaceport include the construction of the Launcher Assembly Building. The structure is 20 m tall, 112 m long and 41 m wide, some 1 km from the launch zone.

Here, Ariane 6's central core is horizontally assembled and prepared for rollout to the launch zone. Building started in August and cladding is now being added to the walls and roof.

Launch table

The launch table that will support Ariane 6 on the pad was delivered on 24 November 2017 to France's CNES space agency for inspection and checks that ensure it conforms to specifications.

It will be shipped from Europe to French Guiana in the new year to begin installation, which is expected to be completed next August.

Launch pad construction

The launch zone has been excavated and structural frames have been installed.

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Ariane 6 - a reality in Kourou

European Space Agency, ESA

Опубликовано: 29 нояб. 2017 г.

At Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, Ariane 6 is now a reality with the launch zone taking shape. Indeed there is no time to lose for the future European launcher since its first launch is planned for July 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYnoyeV74ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYnoyeV74o (3:15)

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 13 ч назад

The new #Ariane6 mobile gantry being built at #ELA4 is pretty impressive...

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ESA Euronews: Ariane 6

European Space Agency, ESA

Опубликовано: 15 дек. 2017 г.

The race is on to build the new launch pad for the Ariane 6 rocket, due to make its maiden voyage in July 2020. Construction is in full swing in French Guiana as Europe builds not only a new rocket but also a new way of launching rockets, in a bid to face down competition from the likes of Space X.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7w8V7sfEQMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7w8V7sfEQM (8:30)

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ArianeGroup‏Подлинная учетная запись @ArianeGroup 2 ч. назад

ArianeGroup to start production of the first Ariane 62 ! More information : https://www.ariane.group/en/news/ariane6-production-en/ ...

Ariane_6_Production_EN_171217.pdf - 101743 B

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 3 ч. назад

Had a peek down the new #Ariane6 #ELA4 flame trench being built, impressive... #CSG


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And another shot from the side, concrete being poured in, cant wait to launch from here, exciting times... #ELA4 #Ariane6 #CSG

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Successful first test of the Ariane 6 Vulcain 2.1 engine

European Space Agency, ESA

Опубликовано: 24 янв. 2018 г.

The first hot firing of Ariane 6's Vulcain 2.1 main engine was performed in January 2018 at the DLR German Aerospace Center test facility in Lampoldshausen, Germany.

The engine, developed by ArianeGroup, has a simplified and more robust nozzle, a gas generator made through additive manufacturing, and an oxygen heater for oxygen tank pressurisation. These features lower the cost of the engine and simplify manufacturing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN8_lwDl680https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN8_lwDl680 (1:48 )

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Ariane 6 launch site visit

European Space Agency, ESA

Опубликовано: 30 янв. 2018 г.

At Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, everything is being prepared to accommodate Europe's newest launcher, Ariane 6.

A new launch pad is under construction and the mobile gantry protecting the launcher will soon be visible.

The new assembly building dimensions can now be fully seen as the outer shell is almost complete.

Ariane 6 will guarantee Europe's independent access to space and should consolidate Arianespace's leading role on the satellites launch market.

The first Ariane 6 launch is scheduled for July 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCk4Cg_a6C8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCk4Cg_a6C8 (3:43)

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Second Ariane 6 and Vega-C solid rocket motor prepared for testing
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Transportation/Second_Ariane_6_and_Vega-C_solid_rocket_motor_prepared_for_testing

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 DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace  3 ч.3 часа назад  
Nice views of the P120C full-scale model solid rocket motor for #Ariane6 and #VegaC being tested at #CSG
 
 
 

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace Feb 9

Initial parts of the #Ariane6 #ELA4 umbilical tower ready for shipment to Kourou (December 2017 image) via MT Aerospace

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 20m ago

Parts of the new #ELA4 #Ariane6 launch table have arrived in #CSG

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 5m ago

#Ariane6 Upper stage engine #Vinci

CNES‏Verified account @CNES 11m ago

Les tests se poursuivent sur le moteur qui équipera l'étage supérieur d'Ariane 6 http://bit.ly/2FjTMW4 

Plusieurs premières pour le moteur Vinci

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#5 Ariane 6 - Chantier ELA4

 CNES CSG

Опубликовано: 21 дек. 2017 г.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-0nkEfREFAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-0nkEfREFA (2:01)

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#6 - Chantier ELA4

 CNES CSG

Опубликовано: 27 февр. 2018 г.

Les travaux du prochain ensemble de lancement Ariane 6 se poursuivent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M45HCRlPcrohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M45HCRlPcro (1:38 )

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Suite des travaux du chantier ELA4 vu du ciel

 CNES CSG

Опубликовано: 28 февр. 2018 г.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t1dg6gAeSEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t1dg6gAeSE (2:12)