Ariane 5 Rocket Launch All Ariane 5 French Guyana Kourou Families, space buffs, kids, and yachties Ariane 5. We thought this was the rocket, but it's a mockup at the museum. The real rocket is further away. With Merel Launch Thru the Clouds 2 And Away. The vapour trail glows in the setting sun Vapour Trail. No, it didn't loop-the-loop! The wind just rearranged it like this. Gallery: Yes