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ArianeGroup

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ArianeGroup, a joint venture between Airbus and Safran, is a key industrial player in the European space sector, specializing in the development and manufacture of civil and military space launchers. As the prime contractor for the Ariane 6 launcher, it provides propulsion systems, equipment, and services for space vehicles and satellites. The company also develops future space transportation solutions and is involved in defense systems, including the French oceanic deterrent force M51 strategic missile.

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History · 1 eventJun 30, 2016 · Airbus and Safran combine launcher activities into Airbus Safran Launchers (renamed ArianeGroup, 2017)
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Bremen hosts major space companies such as Airbus Defence and Space, ArianeGroup, and OHB.

GeneralValue 1.8Dec 2, 2024Europe weighs its future in space

The RIT2X thruster was developed by ArianeGroup Germany and is one of the largest radio-frequency ion thrusters, using xenon gas for ionization and electrostatic acceleration.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 1, 2024GIESEPP MP project concludes with cost-effective breakthroughs in cost-effective SATCOM tech technology

ArianeGroup cooperates with U.S. partners on production of the European Service Module for NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.5Nov 22, 2024Europe weighs impact of Trump administration on space cooperation

Bremen hosts facilities for Airbus, ArianeGroup, and OHB.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Nov 22, 2024Europe weighs impact of Trump administration on space cooperation

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

GovernanceValue 2.8Sep 16, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 16/09/2024

EMISSARY unites 47 partners across 13 European countries, including ArianeGroup, Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, OHB, Telespazio, and Safran Data Systems.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.8Sep 6, 2024Neuraspace Strengthens Europe's Space Situational Awareness (SSA) with EMISSARY Project Participation

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

GovernanceValue 2.0Jun 21, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/06/21

The inaugural Ariane 6 flight will deploy two reentry capsules, one developed by ArianeGroup and the other developed by The Exploration Company.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.2Jun 5, 2024First Ariane 6 launch set for July 9

The European Space Agency and the joint team including ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and the French space agency CNES expect the Ariane 6 inaugural launch to take place in the first two weeks of July.

PlanValue 4.0May 21, 2024Ariane 6 inaugural launch planned for first half of July

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

GovernanceGeneralValue 3.2May 20, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/05/21

Neither ArianeGroup nor the European Space Agency have announced a specific launch date for Ariane 6's inaugural flight.

PlanValue 2.0May 14, 2024OHB expects to conclude deal to go private in weeks

ESA, CNES, and ArianeGroup are targeting the first launch of Ariane 6 between June 15 and July 31, 2024.

PlanValue 4.3Apr 25, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/04/26

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

GovernanceValue 2.5Apr 25, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/04/26

Thales Alenia Space in Italy is leading a consortium for ExoMars 2028 that includes Airbus Defence & Space (UK), ArianeGroup (France), OHB (Germany), and ALTEC (Italy).

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Apr 16, 2024Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract with ESA for Development of ExoMars Mission Rover

ArianeGroup used a DLR-operated test stand to perform a successful full-duration test of the Ariane 6 upper stage in September 2023.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 16, 2024Unforgiving Failures: the challenges of upper stages

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force includes top management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

GovernanceValue 3.2Mar 21, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/03/22

ArianeGroup is the launcher system prime contractor for the Ariane 6.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 21, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/03/22

ESA, CNES, and ArianeGroup are targeting the first launch of Ariane 6 between 15 June and 31 July 2024.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 21, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/03/22

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of management from ESA, CNES, ArianeGroup, and Arianespace.

GovernanceValue 2.5Feb 21, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/02/22

ESA, CNES, and ArianeGroup are targeting the inaugural launch of Ariane 6 between 15 June and 31 July 2024.

PlanValue 4.0Feb 21, 2024Ariane 6 joint update report | 2024/02/22
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