Safran on board Ariane 5

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Ariane 5 Actuators for the pyrotechnic chain for stage separation Acquisition of critical data for control of the launcher Filters for liquids and gases Launcher Gyrometers Location equipment Telemetry reception Remote neutralization receivers
  • Actuators for the pyrotechnic chain for stage separation
    Actuators for the pyrotechnic chain for stage separation Actuators for the pyrotechnic chain for stage separation

    Safran (Safran Electronics & Defense) provides the actuators for the pyrotechnic systems for stage separation.

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  • Acquisition of critical data for control of the launcher
    Acquisition of critical data for control of the launcher Acquisition of critical data for control of the launcher

    Safran (Safran Data Systems) supplies on-board telemetry equipment (telemetry mainframe, acquisition and conditioning systems) and the transmitter. They enable conditioning and acquisition of signals from the on-board sensors (temperature, pressure, vibrations) and transmission to the stations on the ground. The Group also supplies on-board functional equipment (functional acquisition system) connected to the mission computer, which enables acquisition of critical data for launcher control.

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  • Filters for liquids and gases
    Filters for liquids and gases Filters for liquids and gases

    Safran (Safran Filtration Systems) supplies the filters that protect the hydraulic systems and the on-board propulsion systems.

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  • Launcher
    Launcher Launcher

    Via ArianeGroup (50-50 joint venture between Airbus and Safran), the Group supplies the launchers for the Ariane 5 rockets.

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  • Gyrometers
    Gyrometers Gyrometers

    Safran (Safran Electronics & Defense) supplies the equipment that helps guide the rocket during the first flight phase, until separation of the side boosters.

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  • Location equipment
    Location equipment Location equipment

    Safran (Safran Electronics & Defense) supplies the radar transponders, key elements for controlling the launcher’s trajectography.

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    Safran (Safran Data Systems) supplies an on-board, autonomous location device. It is a new, independent system for the surveillance and alert mission.

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  • Telemetry reception
    Telemetry reception Telemetry reception

    Safran (Safran Data Systems) provides the ground and sea systems that receive the telemetry signals from the launcher. Throughout the flight, thanks to reception stations located all over the planet, our systems enable real-time acquisition of all the parameters measured on board.

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  • Remote neutralization receivers
    Remote neutralization receivers Remote neutralization receivers

    Safran (Safran Data Systems) supplies the remote neutralization receivers. This highly secure equipment receives and decodes the launcher destruction orders if the trajectory represents a danger for humans or material assets on the ground.

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