Space · launch vehicle
Ariane 5 G
AG
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
16
Success rate
81.3%
13 ok · 3 failed
Payload to LEO
12,200 kg
Payload to GTO
6,900 kg
Manufacturer
ArianeGroupStatus
RetiredFirst flight
04 Jun 1996Reusable
NoHeight
57 mDiameter
5.4 mLaunch mass
737 tLiftoff thrust
—Stages
2Launch cost
—Booster landings
—Links
WikipediaAbout
The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026