Arianespace // NET April 13, 2023
JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)
L -
14
Days:
19
Hours:
38
Mins:
07
SecondsLaunch Overview
Lift of Time:
Launch Window:
Launch Pad:
Launch Facility:
April 13, 2023 - 12:15:01 (+00:00)
Instantaneous
Ariane Launch Area 3
Kourou
Mission Details
Who is Arianespace?
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
What Is Ariane 5 ECA+?
Ariane 5 ECA+ is a variant of the Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle, with a taller ECA-D upper stage.
Engines
P238 (stage 1)
Solid boosters used on the Ariane 5. They are the largest solid rocket boosters ever produced in Europe.
Vulcain 2 vacuum (stage 1)
A vacuum optimised version of the Vulcain 2 engine used on the Ariane 5 first stage.
HM-7B (stage 2)
European upper-stage engine designed for use on Ariane launch vehicles.
Rocket Overview
Rocket:
Ariane 5 ECA+
Ariane Launch Area 3
Kourou, French Guiana
