Ariane 3 combined the lengthened Ariane 2 core with two solid strap-on boosters for heavier dual-satellite missions. All eleven vehicles, from V10 in August 1984 through V32 in July 1989, completed their planned launches.
Identity
Aliases
Ariane-3
Family Name
Ariane
Full Name
Ariane 3
Reusability
expendable
Slug
ariane-3
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
3
Details
Description
Ariane 3 combined the lengthened Ariane 2 core with two solid strap-on boosters for heavier dual-satellite missions. All eleven vehicles, from V10 in August 1984 through V32 in July 1989, completed their planned launches.