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History Ariane 2 was capable of carrying 2,175 kg (4,795 lb). to a geosynchronous transfer orbit trajectory, while ariane 3 due the boosters were able of launching 2,700 kg (5,900 lb) in to orbit. While the first ariane 3 flew on 4 august 1984, the first ariane 2 were launched much later on 31 May 1986. The model resembles the last ariane 2 launched 1 April 1989. It carried the first Nordic (mostly Swedish) communication satellite Tele-X into orbit. The ariane 2 and 2 was developed in to the ariane 4. Sources: More information about Ariane 2: (This is only a little selection of the many sources for the model.) www.capcomespace.net (In french - but simply the best) www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Launchers_Home Books: Rockets of the world by Peter Alway, Tim Furniss: History of space vehicles Brian Harvey: Europe's Space Programme: To Ariane and Beyond
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