The development status of the Ariane 5 main cryogenic engine, Vulcain, is presented. Basic project objectives are: low launch cost; very high level of reliability and safety; high payload capability and versatility. Today, the whole Ariane 5 program is in progress in order to insure the availability of a ready to fly launcher, first in an unmanned automatic configuration in the mid 90's, then in a man-rated configuration with the Hermes hypersonic glider.


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    Title :

    Development Status of the Vulcain Engine


    Contributors:
    S. Eury (author) / E. Kirner (author)

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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