Ways to increase Ariane's performance are suggested. Increase in payload capability to 1950 kg by an increase in Viking 4 and 56 chamber pressures from 54 to 58 bar, and an increase in third-stage tank capacity from 8 to 10 t (tanks carrying only 9.5 t in this step) is possible. Increase in payload capability to 2300 kg by the addition of two 6 t strap-on boosters on the first stage, and full third-stage tanks (10 t) is feasible. A lengthening of the fairing by 300 to 500 mm to accommodate 2 STS/PAM-D satellites may also be envisaged.


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    Title :

    Increased Performance for Ariane


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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