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Ariane 5 GS V166
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Ariane 5 V166

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Launch of Ariane 5 GS V166 on 11 August 2005 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, carrying ThaiCom 4 (Ipstar). This was the first Ariane 5 launch in the GS variant. Ariane 5 GS incorporates upgraded Solid Booster Stages (EAPs) from the Ariane 5 ECA version, as well as the composite vehicle equipment bay and the uprated upper stage from the earlier Ariane 5G+.

Ariane 5 lower stage in assembly building, Europe's Spaceport, for flight VA261
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Ariane 5 lower stage, flight VA261

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Ariane 5 lower stage in assembly building at Europe's Spaceport, flight VA261
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Ariane 5 lower stage, flight VA261

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Ariane 5 lower stage in assembly building at Europe's Spaceport, for flight VA261
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Ariane 5 lower stage, flight VA261

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Ariane 5 V186
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Ariane 5 V186

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Ariane 5 V188
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Ariane 5 V188

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