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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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Multi-orbital optical sensors and satellites equipped with optical sensors will provide synergies intended to significantly improve data collected by ArianeGroup’s command and control center.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.2May 1, 2023Ariane Group + Eutelsat + Magellium to improve French SSA capabilities

A consortium led by ArianeGroup in association with Eutelsat and Magellium was awarded a contract by CNES under the France 2030 investment plan to improve space surveillance performance in all orbits.

RelationshipsPlanGrowthGeneralValue 4.4May 1, 2023Ariane Group + Eutelsat + Magellium to improve French SSA capabilities

The project includes development and implementation of an optical space segment in geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) to complement ArianeGroup’s existing ground-based network.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2May 1, 2023Ariane Group + Eutelsat + Magellium to improve French SSA capabilities

ArianeGroup’s telescope surveillance network comprises 15 stations worldwide that provide services to government, institutional, and private customers.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 1, 2023Ariane Group + Eutelsat + Magellium to improve French SSA capabilities

Spaceport Esrange will host tests of ESA’s Themis program for reusable rockets, a program led by ArianeGroup.

PlanRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 23, 2023SSC invests to become a leader in sustainable space activities

Orbital Propulsion Centre is a division of ArianeGroup that developed a 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster for satellites, spacecraft, and platforms.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 21, 2023Orbital Propulsion Centre Introduces New 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster for Satellites

ArianeGroup is the prime contractor for both Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 and leads an industrial network of more than 600 companies, including 350 SMEs.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 14, 2023UPDATE 2: ESA’s JUICE moving expeditiously to the Jovian system courtesy of Arianespace + the Ariane 5 launch vehicle — Airbus commentary

ArianeGroup delivers a flight-ready launcher on the launch pad to its subsidiary Arianespace, which markets and operates Ariane 5 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Apr 14, 2023UPDATE 2: ESA’s JUICE moving expeditiously to the Jovian system courtesy of Arianespace + the Ariane 5 launch vehicle — Airbus commentary

Avio, the prime contractor for the Vega rocket, will use a throat insert produced by ArianeGroup to replace the Yuzhnoye component.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 6, 2023Ukrainian government criticizes Vega C investigation

ArianeGroup unveiled the Smart Upper Stage for Innovative Exploration (Susie) concept at the International Astronautical Congress in Paris on 2022-09-18.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jan 24, 2023Europe seeks to boost its space ambitions

ArianeGroup indicated that, if funded at the ministerial, a Susie technology demonstrator could be ready by 2025.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Jan 24, 2023Europe seeks to boost its space ambitions

Themis is a reusable launch vehicle demonstrator being developed by ArianeGroup with support from the European Space Agency to test vertical takeoff and landing technologies.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 17, 2023Sweden opens orbital launch site looking for users

In the Ariane 6 program, ArianeGroup is responsible for transporting the launcher components from Europe to French Guiana using the sailing cargo ship developed by Alizés for ArianeGroup.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jan 17, 2023Canopée, Ariane 6’s new transport ship ends sea trials and docks in French Guiana for first time

ArianeGroup began operating Canopée at the end of December 2022, enabling the ship to make its first ocean crossing to French Guiana and complete sea trials.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.7Jan 17, 2023Canopée, Ariane 6’s new transport ship ends sea trials and docks in French Guiana for first time

ArianeGroup previously signed exploitation contracts with Sabca, Airbus Spain, Europropulsion, Avio, and MTAerospace.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Dec 28, 2022GKN Aerospace Signs a Contract with ArianeGroup for Ariane 6 Rocket Engine Subsystems

The contract between GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup includes manufacturing and supply of units for the next 14 Ariane 6 launchers to be produced from now until 2025.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Dec 28, 2022GKN Aerospace Signs a Contract with ArianeGroup for Ariane 6 Rocket Engine Subsystems

GKN Aerospace signed a contract with ArianeGroup to supply the next phase of Ariane 6 turbines and Vulcain nozzles.

RelationshipsValue 4.6Dec 28, 2022GKN Aerospace Signs a Contract with ArianeGroup for Ariane 6 Rocket Engine Subsystems

The contract between GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup includes the manufacturing and supply of units for the next 14 Ariane 6 launchers to be produced from now until 2025.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.6Dec 19, 2022GKN Aerospace + ArianeGroup extend partnership on Ariane 6 rocket engine subsystems

GKN Aerospace has signed a contract with ArianeGroup to supply the next phase of Ariane 6 turbines and Vulcain nozzles.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Dec 19, 2022GKN Aerospace + ArianeGroup extend partnership on Ariane 6 rocket engine subsystems

ArianeGroup has signed exploitation contracts with Sabca, Airbus Spain, Europropulsion, Avio, and MTAerospace.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Dec 19, 2022GKN Aerospace + ArianeGroup extend partnership on Ariane 6 rocket engine subsystems
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