Ariane Space

Arianespace: More than 240 commercial launches have occurred since May 22, 1984.

Ariane 5

Mass 	777,000 kg

Payload to LEO
  G: 16,000 kg
  ES: 21,000 kg
Payload to GTO
  G: 6,200 kg
  G+: 6,950 kg
  GS: 6,100 kg
  ECA: 10,500 kg

solid rocket boosters

• about 277 tonnes each
• Each delivers a thrust of about 630 tonnes-force
• Burn time: 129 seconds

• More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariane_5