Has foam loss been observed in Ariane 5 launches?
Ariane 5 is similar to the Space Shuttle in that both vehicles are powered by SRBs and use foam insulation in cryogenic tanks.
Foam shedding has been a common occurrence during the history of the Space Shuttle program.(CAIB 2003) Has similar incident been observed during Ariane 5 launches? If so, which one? If not, what makes Ariane's foam less likely to shed?
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