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Ariane 543C was a proposed derivative of Ariane 5 studied in the mid 2010s by Astrium, with a focus on human-scale lunar and asteroid missions. Similar to the Jupiter-III concept, it would have added two entire EPC+EAP stacks in place of the standard EAP boosters (necessary because three EPCs alone don't have the thrust to lift off). An enlarged, dual-engine upper stage and 7ish meter diameter fairing were also planned. 543C would've placed up to 57 tons of payload in LEO, a range of other Ariane 5 variants and derivatives were proposed (from just adding more SRBs, to widened core stages, to wacky things like using RSRMV or air-starting Vulcain) for smaller or larger payloads.

My Ariane 5 ECA model is available on CGTrader. A543C coming soon

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Description

Ariane 543C was a proposed derivative of Ariane 5 studied in the mid 2010s by Astrium, with a focus on human-scale lunar and asteroid missions. Similar to the Jupiter-III concept, it would have added two entire EPC+EAP stacks in place of the standard EAP boosters (necessary because three EPCs alone don't have the thrust to lift off). An enlarged, dual-engine upper stage and 7ish meter diameter fairing were also planned. 543C would've placed up to 57 tons of payload in LEO, a range of other Ariane 5 variants and derivatives were proposed (from just adding more SRBs, to widened core stages, to wacky things like using RSRMV or air-starting Vulcain) for smaller or larger payloads.

My Ariane 5 ECA model is available on CGTrader. A543C coming soon

Like my work? Support it, get previews of upcoming renders, and more on Patreon !