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Ariane 5 / launch vehicle

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Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

faq

Who builds Ariane 5?

Ariane 5 is built by ArianeGroup. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many times has Ariane 5 flown?

Ariane 5 has flown 117 times. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

When did Ariane 5 first fly?

Ariane 5 first flew on 1996-06-04. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

Is Ariane 5 reusable?

Ariane 5 is not reusable. (source, as of 2026-07-05)