Statements (66)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
rocket engine
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gptkbp:annualRidership |
over 50
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gptkbp:application |
satellite launches
|
gptkbp:barrelLength |
90 bar
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gptkbp:built |
overcome during development
|
gptkbp:collaborations |
international space agencies
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gptkbp:coolingSystem |
film cooling
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gptkbp:design_feature |
modular design
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gptkbp:developer |
ArianeGroup
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gptkbp:documentType |
expanding nozzle
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gptkbp:engine |
1
based on previous models published in reports |
gptkbp:engineConfiguration |
single engine
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gptkbp:engineType |
liquid rocket engine
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gptkbp:environmental_impact |
low emissions
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gptkbp:firstFlight |
1996
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gptkbp:firstMatch |
1994
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
high efficiency
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gptkbp:fuelType |
liquid oxygen
liquid hydrogen staged combustion pyrotechnic |
gptkbp:future_plans |
upgraded versions
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gptkbp:hasArea |
Vega
conducted_in_France |
gptkbp:hasDepartment |
about 600 seconds
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vulcain 2.1
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gptkbp:inspiration |
high reliability
previous_Vulcain_engines |
gptkbp:is_designed_to |
gptkb:Ariane_5
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gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Ariane_5_launch_vehicle
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gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:Ariane_5_ECA
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gptkbp:launchDate |
regular launches
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gptkbp:launched |
heavy payloads to orbit
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gptkbp:launchSite |
gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
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gptkbp:launchVehicle |
Ariane_family
|
gptkbp:legal_principle |
liquid propellant
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
ArianeGroup
|
gptkbp:missions |
planned for upcoming years
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gptkbp:modifications |
continuous upgrades
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gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
active cost-effective provided_by_ESA |
gptkbp:operationalHistory |
successful launches
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gptkbp:partnerships |
with aerospace companies
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gptkbp:performances |
available online
high thrust-to-weight ratio long operational life available in technical documents optimized for heavy payloads monitored during flights |
gptkbp:produces |
1986
|
gptkbp:propulsion |
yes
over 400 1300 kN 1300 kN at sea level |
gptkbp:related_engine |
staged combustion cycle
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gptkbp:reliability |
high
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gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
ongoing improvements
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gptkbp:safety_features |
redundant systems
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gptkbp:succeededBy |
very high
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Vulcain_2.1E
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gptkbp:teamAchievements |
European_engineers
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gptkbp:weight |
approximately 3,000 kg
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