Ariane 5 core stage (EPC)

Overview

The Ariane 5 cryogenic main stage (Étage Principal Cryotechnique), powered by a single Vulcain 2 engine burning liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.

Components & hardware

Knowledge connections

• Stage ofAriane 5
• Powered byVulcain 2
• Uses propellantLH2 / LOX

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• ArianespaceArianespace SA

  Ariane and Vega launch-vehicle families — user's manuals and mission data.

• ESAEuropean Space Agency

  European missions, observatories, and space science imagery.