Arianespace

Arianespace is a French company providing launch services using the Ariane 5 (now retired), Ariane 6, Soyuz (suspended), and Vega rockets.

Évry, France Est. 1980 Commercial
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Country
France
Founded
1980
Type
commercial
Status
operational

About Arianespace

Arianespace is a French company providing launch services using the Ariane 5 (now retired), Ariane 6, Soyuz (suspended), and Vega rockets. The company launches from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana and serves commercial, government, and institutional customers. Arianespace is majority-owned by ArianeGroup and CNES.

Key People

Stéphane Israël (CEO)

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Propulsion Systems

Liquid Hydrogen Solid Fuel

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When was Arianespace founded?
Arianespace was founded in 1980 in France.
Where is Arianespace headquartered?
Arianespace is headquartered in Évry, France.
What does Arianespace do?
Arianespace is a French company providing launch services using the Ariane 5 (now retired), Ariane 6, Soyuz (suspended), and Vega rockets. The company launches from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana and serves commercial, government, and institutional customers. Arianespace is majority-owned by ArianeGroup and C…
Is Arianespace a public or private company?
Arianespace is currently a private commercial (status: operational).
What sector does Arianespace operate in?
Arianespace operates in launch-services.

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Last updated: May 29, 2026
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