ArianeGroup

ArianeGroup is a joint venture equally owned by Airbus and Safran, responsible for developing and producing the Ariane family of launch vehicles.

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France Est. 2015 Commercial
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Country
France
Founded
2015
Type
commercial
Status
operational

About ArianeGroup

ArianeGroup is a joint venture equally owned by Airbus and Safran, responsible for developing and producing the Ariane family of launch vehicles. The company employs 8,300 highly qualified professionals across facilities in France (Issy-les-Moulineaux, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Vernon, Le Haillan, Les Mureaux, and Kourou) and Germany (Lampoldshausen, Bremen, and Ottobrunn). ArianeGroup develops and manufactures the Ariane 6 launch vehicle, Europe's next-generation heavy-lift rocket, and continues supporting Ariane 5 legacy systems. The company also produces strategic missile systems for French defense (M51 submarine-launched ballistic missiles) and advanced space propulsion systems. In 2024, ArianeGroup posted consolidated revenues of €2.5 billion. The company leads European launch autonomy efforts and operates through its subsidiary Arianespace for commercial launch services.

Key People

Martin Sion (CEO, until March 2026), Franck Huiban (General Secretary, from Jan 2025), David Cavaillolès (CEO, Arianespace)

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Vehicle Types

Heavy Lift

Propulsion Systems

Liquid Hydrogen Solid Fuel

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When was ArianeGroup founded?
ArianeGroup was founded in 2015 in France.
Where is ArianeGroup headquartered?
ArianeGroup is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.
What does ArianeGroup do?
ArianeGroup is a joint venture equally owned by Airbus and Safran, responsible for developing and producing the Ariane family of launch vehicles. The company employs 8,300 highly qualified professionals across facilities in France (Issy-les-Moulineaux, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Vernon, Le Haillan, Les Mureaux, and Kourou…
Is ArianeGroup a public or private company?
ArianeGroup is currently a private commercial (status: operational).
What sector does ArianeGroup operate in?
ArianeGroup operates in launch-services, propulsion.

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Last updated: May 29, 2026
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