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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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Réaltra Space Systems Engineering has been awarded a €1.5 million contract by ArianeGroup to supply seven Independent Video Kits (VIKIs) for Ariane 6 launches.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityPlanValue 5.0Oct 23, 2025ArianeGroup Awards €1.5M Contract to Réaltra for Ariane 6 Video Telemetry

At that time, ArianeGroup stated that Ariane 64 rockets would begin flights in 2025.

PlanValue 4.0Oct 22, 2025Arianespace pospone el primer vuelo del Ariane 64 hasta 2026

Maxime Verrière previously worked at ArianeGroup for five years as a structural engineer on Ariane 5 ME and later Ariane 6.

GovernanceValue 3.0Oct 22, 2025Latest News

In November 2024, ArianeGroup announced the completion of the qualification of the upper stage of the Ariane 6 for use in the four-booster variant.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.3Oct 22, 2025Arianespace pospone el primer vuelo del Ariane 64 hasta 2026

Ariane Group is a joint venture between Airbus and Safran.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 21, 2025Arianespace delays launch of Ariane 64

Ariane Group controls the Ariane project.

GovernanceValue 3.5Oct 21, 2025Arianespace delays launch of Ariane 64

Testing will begin in April 2026 at ArianeGroup's Trauen site in Germany.

PlanValue 4.0Oct 20, 2025Phoebus project advances composite hydrogen tank testing for Ariane 6

ArianeGroup will oversee the upcoming testing phase, including the design and setup of the specialized test facility.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Oct 20, 2025Phoebus project advances composite hydrogen tank testing for Ariane 6

ArianeGroup initially stated that Ariane 64 rockets would begin flying in 2025.

PlanValue 3.5Oct 19, 2025Arianespace Pushes First Ariane 64 Flight Back to 2026

ArianeGroup announced in November 2024 that it completed the qualification of the Ariane 6 upper stage for the four-booster variant.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Oct 19, 2025Arianespace Pushes First Ariane 64 Flight Back to 2026

Participating companies in Reacts include Airbus Defence and Space, Andøya Spaceport, ArianeGroup, Rocket Factory Augsburg, D-Orbit, and Telespazio.

RelationshipsValue 2.0Oct 10, 2025Airbus Defence & Space, PLD Space y el INTA participan en el proyecto Reacts para lanzar cohetes de forma más rápida, flexible y eficiente

A successor to Martin Sion will be appointed by the ArianeGroup Board of Directors.

GovernanceValue 2.0Oct 9, 2025There’s an upcoming change in the ArianeGroup leadership

ArianeGroup declined to comment on the reasons for André-Hubert Roussel’s departure.

GovernanceValue 2.0Oct 9, 2025ArianeGroup CEO Poached by French Train Maker

ArianeGroup has signed agreements with Sabca and MT Aerospace for key components of 27 Ariane 6 rockets.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Oct 9, 2025ArianeGroup CEO Poached by French Train Maker

Martin Sion will not seek the renewal of his mandate as CEO of ArianeGroup.

GovernanceValue 3.5Oct 9, 2025There’s an upcoming change in the ArianeGroup leadership

ArianeGroup is negotiating contracts with suppliers for the operational production phase of the Ariane 6 rocket.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.6Oct 9, 2025ArianeGroup CEO Poached by French Train Maker

ArianeGroup is ramping up production and increasing the launch cadence of its Ariane 6 rocket.

GrowthPlanValue 3.5Oct 9, 2025ArianeGroup CEO Poached by French Train Maker

ArianeGroup is ramping up production of Ariane 6.

GrowthPlanValue 3.5Oct 9, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion has been appointed as the next head of French train maker Alstom, as the rocket builder ramps up production of Ariane 6. https://europeanspaceflight.com/arianegroup-ceo-poached-by-french-train-maker/

ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion has been appointed as the next head of French train maker Alstom.

GovernanceValue 3.0Oct 9, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion has been appointed as the next head of French train maker Alstom, as the rocket builder ramps up production of Ariane 6. https://europeanspaceflight.com/arianegroup-ceo-poached-by-french-train-maker/

ArianeGroup has awarded an €85 million contract to Belgian aerospace and defense company Sabca for the production of Thrust Vector Control (TVC) systems for 27 Ariane 6 rockets.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityPlanValue 5.0Oct 8, 2025Sabca Secures €85 Million Ariane 6 Operational Phase Contract
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