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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ArianeGroup has three major projects underway for future Ariane 6 evolutions: the Prometheus LOX-methane engine, reusability technologies for the main stage, and an upgraded upper stage using carbon-fiber structures.
Arianespace is a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, which holds 74% of Arianespace’s share capital, with the balance held by 17 other shareholders from the European launcher industry.
ArianeGroup is working with MT Aerospace on implementing carbon fiber cryogenic tanks and other carbon fiber structures for the Ariane 6 upper stage.
The German division of ArianeGroup will build the turbo pumps that were previously supplied by Vega C prime contractor Avio.
Avio, ArianeGroup, Arianespace, CNES, and ESA agreed in 2016 to reshape allocation of responsibilities at Kourou toward greater industry responsibility.