European space transportation system
1. Ariane 1to 3
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Ariane 1 launch vehicle ESA developed ariane 1 launch vehicle with main contribution of French space Agency CNES. Ariane 1 made virgin flight in 1979. Later ESA enhanced Ariane capability through 2 and 3, then developed Ariane 4 which almost concentrated commercial launch demand from all over the world. Left stamp commemorated paris Airshow in 1979. (Left:France, 1979, SC#C51 Right:switzerland, 1979, SC#680) |
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Intelsat 507 launched by Ariane 1 Launch Vehicle On Aug. 19, 1983, Intelsat 507 was launched from Guiana by Ariane 1 Launch Vehicle.(1983-105A) (Chad, 1984,SC#479, Ensmalled 50%) |
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Left: Ariane 4 Launch Vehicle and French Guiana Launch pad. (France, 1991, SC#2254) Right: Fairing of Ariane Launch Vehicle (Switzerland, 1991,SC#890) |
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Ariane 4 launch (Left:Ghana, 1992, SC#1499, Middle:Malaysia, 1996, SC#574, Right:Djibouti, 1985, SC#C216) |
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Arian 5 and Hermes (Left:Sweden, 1991, SC#1891, Right:Belgie, 1991, SC#1400) |
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ISS Resupply vehicle ATV （France, 2007) (Sponsered by Mrs. Kazuko Shigenaga) |
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