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examples of space launchers

examples of space launchers In service since 1989, this U.S. launcher serves, in particular, to launch large military satellites. European Space Agency launcher; in service from 1989 to 1997. In service from 1967 to 1973, the most powerful rocket ever built served to launch the Apollo missions; the only launcher never to have failed. In service since 1989, this highly versatile launcher places meteorological and communications satellites in orbit.

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Titan IV

In service since 1989, this U.S. launcher serves, in particular, to launch large military satellites.

Ariane IV

European Space Agency launcher; in service from 1989 to 1997.

Saturn V

In service from 1967 to 1973, the most powerful rocket ever built served to launch the Apollo missions; the only launcher never to have failed.

Delta II

In service since 1989, this highly versatile launcher places meteorological and communications satellites in orbit.