Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 6 |
| 2027 | 0 | 8 |
| 2028 | 0 | 9 |
| 2029 | 0 | 10 |
| 2030 | 0 | 10 |
| 2031 | 0 | 10 |
| 2032 | 0 | 10 |
| 2033 | 0 | 10 |
| 2034 | 0 | 10 |
| 2035 | 0 | 10 |
| 2036 | 0 | 10 |
| 2037 | 0 | 10 |
| 2038 | 0 | 10 |
| 2039 | 0 | 10 |
| 2040 | 0 | 10 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ariane 64 Block 2 | LEO | 23,650 kg | Unknown | Unknown | RocketLaunch.org Ariane 64 Block 2 |
Ariane 64 | LEO | 20,000 kg | 250 km | 51.6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon LE-03 | Ariane 64 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Amazon LE-02 | Ariane 64 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amazon LE-01 | Ariane 64 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Galileo FOC FM33/34 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Ariane 62 | Not stated | 5 | Active |
Ariane 62 Block 2 | 2 | 0 | Development |
Ariane 64 | Not stated | 3 | Active |
Ariane 64 Block 2 | Not stated | 0 | Development |
| 2041 | 0 | 10 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 6 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2027 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 8 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2028 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 9 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2029 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2030 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2031 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2032 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2033 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2034 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2035 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2036 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2037 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2038 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2039 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2040 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
| 2041 | Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4, CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise) | 10 | 75% | Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect ear... |
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Ariane 64 | SSO | 15,500 kg | 500 km | 97.4 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | Polar | 15,400 kg | 900 km | 90 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | GTO | 12,950 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | GTO | 11,500 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 Block 2 | GTO | 11,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | ArianeGroup Ariane 62/64 key numbers |
Ariane 62 Block 2 | LEO | 11,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Manual estimate: Ariane 62 base LEO capacity (10,000 kg, Ariane 6 User's Manual) scaled by ArianeGroup's published ~10% P160C booster performance gain |
Ariane 64 | GTO | 10,700 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | LEO | 10,000 kg | 250 km | 51.6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | TLI | 8,600 kg | Unknown | 7 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | HEO | 8,000 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | SSO | 7,200 kg | 500 km | 97.4 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | Polar | 7,000 kg | 900 km | 90 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | escape | 6,900 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | GTO | 6,000 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 64 | GEO | 5,000 kg | 35,786 km | Unknown | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 Block 2 | GTO | 4,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | ArianeGroup Ariane 62/64 key numbers |
Ariane 62 | GTO | 4,500 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | TLI | 3,500 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | HEO | 3,300 kg | Unknown | 6 deg | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 | escape | 2,600 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Ariane 6 User's Manual |
Ariane 62 |
| Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sentinel-1D Mission | Ariane 62 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| METOP-SG A1 Mission | Ariane 62 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| CSO 3 | Ariane 62 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Dummy Payload | Ariane 62 | Jul 9, 2024 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
Base uses 6 launches in 2026, below the 6-8 target range, then ramps toward 10/year. It stays below ArianeGroup's 11/year production design rate to reflect early production learni...
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