Ariane 1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:contributed_to The establishment of Arianespace.
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:France
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1980
Successful launches from 1979 to 1986.
gptkbp:design Ariane family
gptkbp:diameter 3.8 m
gptkbp:engine_configuration Liquid-fueled
gptkbp:engine_type Viking engine
gptkbp:first_flight January 30, 1986
December 4, 1979
gptkbp:flight_style gptkb:11
gptkbp:has_ability Paved the way for future Ariane rockets.
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Ariane_program
gptkbp:has_role In the development of European space capabilities.
gptkbp:height 46.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ariane 1
gptkbp:influenced Future European launch vehicle designs.
gptkbp:influenced_by US launch vehicle technology.
gptkbp:is_significant_for European space industry.
gptkbp:last_commercial_launch gptkb:1986
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:launch_vehicle Two-stage
Ariane
Expendable launch system
Based on the earlier Ariane 1 design.
gptkbp:launched gptkb:11
commercial satellites
gptkbp:legacy Set the foundation for the Ariane 2 and subsequent models.
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:notable_achievement First European launch vehicle to place a satellite in orbit.
gptkbp:notable_feature High reliability.
gptkbp:notable_mission Launch of the first European satellite
gptkbp:number_of_stages 2
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:operational_period 1979-1986
gptkbp:part_of Ariane family of launch vehicles.
gptkbp:payload_capacity gptkb:SES-1
2,500 kg
3.0 m
Ariane 1's first payload was the SES-1 satellite.
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Ariane_2
gptkbp:service 1986.
gptkbp:strategic_goals gptkb:0
gptkbp:success gptkb:11
gptkbp:success_rate 100%
gptkbp:total_payloads_launched gptkb:11
gptkbp:total_successful_missions 11.
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:space_mission
gptkbp:used_for_launching Geostationary satellites.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4