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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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www.ariane.group/de
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. Jun 30, 2016Spinout

    Airbus and Safran combine launcher activities into Airbus Safran Launchers (renamed ArianeGroup, 2017)

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    Parent
    Airbus
    Parent
    Safran
    Created organization
    ArianeGroup
    Event context

    Airbus and Safran proposed a 50/50 joint venture in June 2014 to develop the Ariane 6 rocket and consolidate their launcher activities (also buying out CNES's interest in Arianespace). The JV, Airbus Safran Launchers, was established Jan 1, 2015 and finalized as a fully operational company June 30, 2016. On July 1, 2017, it was renamed ArianeGroup.

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