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The name comes from the French spelling of the mythological character Ariadne.

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Was originally to be named Vega, but Minister Jean Charbonnel discovered that Vega was also the name of a make of beer, so Ariane was decided on :)
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Partner of Dionysos...
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You would have made a fine detective...

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I have always been an Ariane fan!
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Thanks for your support!
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A cause de la mythologie grecque et le fil d’ariane
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Ce n’est qu’une partie de la réponse !

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This week, our question refers to the very first Ariane launcher.