ARIANESPACE ASAP 5 Structure for Auxiliary Payload User's Manual

About this manual

This document serves as the User's Manual for the ASAP 5 (Ariane 5 Structure for Auxiliary Payload) system, issued by ARIANESPACE in May 2000. It is intended to provide users with mandatory technical information to assess the compatibility of an Auxiliary Payload with the ASAP 5 launch system and to prepare all necessary technical and operational documentation for a launch. This manual is written in French.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Description of the Structure called ASAP 5
• Auxiliary payload design and dimensioning data
• Interfaces for micro Auxiliary Payload
• Interfaces for mini Auxiliary Payload
• Dimensioning and qualification of micro Auxiliary Payloads
• Dimensioning and qualification of mini Auxiliary Payloads
• Constraints
• Documentation
• Safety Submission

Frequently asked questions

What mass limits apply to micro and mini Auxiliary Payloads for the ASAP 5 system?

The system is designed for micro payloads with a maximum mass of 120 kg and mini payloads ranging from 120 kg up to 300 kg.

What are the maximum masses for micro and mini payloads in the different ASAP 5 configurations?

The configuration carrying up to 8 micro payloads supports a maximum mass of 120 kg, while the one for up to 4 mini payloads supports a maximum mass of 300 kg.

What is the thickness and material composition of the ASAP 5 platform structure?

The platform is a metallic honeycomb structure with a thickness of 60 mm faced with aluminium alloy skins.