aerospace
Arianespace
Arianespace is a European launch services company founded in 1980 to support Europe’s autonomous access to space. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of ArianeGroup.
Overview
Arianespace is a European company providing space launch services. Founded in 1980, it was created to support Europe’s autonomous access to space, a purpose connected with Europe’s ability to rely on launch services. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ArianeGroup. Its operations include launch services using Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Its stated role is limited here to providing and operating these launch services; the available information does not specify other vehicles, mission types, customers, technical capabilities, or operational outcomes.
Essential data
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- European launch services company.
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- Founded in 1980.
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- Wholly owned subsidiary of ArianeGroup.
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- Operates Ariane 6 from French Guiana.
Sources and references
- Arianespace — official profile Arianespace