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Arianespace

Space launch services provider

arianespace.com

Headquarters: Les Mureaux, France
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 250–500
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated October 14

Latest news about Arianespace

In short: Arianespace secured major Amazon Leo launch orders, resolved Ariane 6 anomalies, signed new contracts, and changed leadership.

Company announcements

October 14 Arianespace

Arianespace launches 36 Amazon Leo satellites on November 23

The mission marks Ariane 6's tenth flight. This extends a 24-launch partnership with Amazon.

September 10 Arianespace

Arianespace launches KT SAT satellite on Ariane 6

AscendArc selected Arianespace to deliver KOREASAT 9 to geostationary transfer orbit in late 2028 from French Guiana for broadband connectivity.

September 8 Arianespace

Arianespace signs contract for six additional Amazon Leo Ariane 6 launches

The agreement expands the total commitment to 24 missions scheduled through 2031, reinforcing long-term partnership and launch capacity from French Guiana.

August 27 Arianespace

Arianespace launches MTG-I2 weather satellite on August 27 2026

This Ariane 6 mission marks the rocket's first flight to geostationary orbit and strengthens Europe's autonomous access to space capabilities.

Media coverage

October 13 Generation NT

Ariane 6: the turbopump puzzle is finally solved!

The most direct consequence is the imminent resumption of the flight schedule. Arianespace, the commercial subsidiary, can now schedule the next launch of Ariane 6...

September 17 La Tribune

Ariane 6: a technical glitch could jam the launch schedule in 2026

Arianespace and ArianeGroup are checking equipment on Ariane 6. This will require the two companies to adapt the mission schedule for...

September 10 Télé Satellite et Numérique

Eutelsat entrusts two missions to Ariane 6 to strengthen OneWeb and prepare IRIS²

Eutelsat has announced that it has selected Arianespace to carry out two launches dedicated to its OneWeb constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO).

September 9 SpaceNews

Arianespace wins more Ariane 6 orders amid discussions about increased launch rates

Arianespace announced orders for 10 more Ariane 6 launches Sept. 9 as discussions continue on increasing the vehicle’s ...

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