Adapted Ariane 5 ME

Artist's view of the Adapted Ariane 5 ME.

Following the November 2012 ESA Council meeting at ministerial level in Naples, Italy, Ministers secured investments for detailed definition studies of the new Ariane 6 launcher and activities on the Adapted Ariane 5 ME (Mid-life Evolution), with the goal of developing as many commonalities as possible between the two vehicles.

Following the November 2012 ESA Council meeting at ministerial level in Naples, Italy, Ministers secured investments for detailed definition studies of the new Ariane 6 launcher and activities on the Adapted Ariane 5 ME (Mid-life Evolution), with the goal of developing as many commonalities as possible between the two vehicles.