gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Team_Rocket
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Ariane_5_ECA
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gptkbp:check_in_time
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approximately 600 seconds
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gptkbp:collaborator
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various aerospace companies
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gptkbp:combustor_type
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staged combustion
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gptkbp:control_system
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digital control system
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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regenerative cooling
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Ariane_5
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gptkbp:development
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1990s
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gptkbp:development_cost
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estimated at €1 billion
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gptkbp:engine
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controlled shutdown
two igniters
collaboration with ESA
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gptkbp:engine_configuration
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detailed technical specifications available
single nozzle
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gptkbp:engine_power
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high efficiency
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gptkbp:engine_type
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liquid bipropellant
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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low emissions
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1996
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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influence on next-generation engines
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first European cryogenic engine
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vulcain engine
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gptkbp:ignition_system
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preburner ignition
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Vulcan_mythology
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gptkbp:invention
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several patents filed
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensive ground testing
DLR test facility
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gptkbp:key_feature
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high thrust and efficiency
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
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gptkbp:launched
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over 50 successful launches
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future rocket designs
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Ariane_5
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gptkbp:nozzle_expansion_ratio
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60:1
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gptkbp:number_of_rooms
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one
180 bar
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gptkbp:operational_history
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served from 1996 to 2019
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:operational_use
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launching payloads into orbit
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gptkbp:project
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over a decade of development
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gptkbp:propulsion
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40:1
1200 k N
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous technical papers published
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Vulcain_2
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gptkbp:research_and_development
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ongoing improvements in technology
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Vulcain_2
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Ariane_5
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gptkbp:water_requirement
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300 kg/s
600 kg/s
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 3,000 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Ariane_5
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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