Arianespace
Commercial · 
France · founded 1980
Industry / Companies / ArianeGroup / Arianespace
299Orbital launches
305All launches (incl. suborbital)
0Satellites in orbit
0Satellites built
1Rockets / spacecraft
Arianespace is a commercial company based in France, founded in 1980. Our records show 299 orbital launches and 1 rockets or spacecraft.
Products
Rockets and spacecraft
| Name | Type | Status | First flight | Launches | To low orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) | Cargo Resupply | Retired | 2008 | 5 |
Activity
Orbital launches per year
Recent launches
| Date | Mission | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | MTG-I2 | Ariane 62 | CSG | Success |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Amazon LE-03 | Ariane 64 | CSG | Success |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Amazon LE-02 | Ariane 64 | CSG | Success |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Amazon LE-01 | Ariane 64 | CSG | Success |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Galileosat 33-34 | Ariane 62 | CSG | Success |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Kompsat-7 | Vega C | CSG | Success |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Sentinel-1D | Ariane 62 | CSG | Success |
| 13 Aug 2025 | METOP-SG A1 | Ariane 62 | CSG | Success |
| 26 Jul 2025 | CO3D/Microcarb | Vega C | CSG | Success |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Biomass | Vega C | CSG | Success |
| 6 Mar 2025 | CSO 3 | Ariane 62 | CSG | Success |
| 5 Dec 2024 | Sentinel-1C | Vega C | CSG | Success |
In the news
Recent headlines
- Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix European Spaceflight · 15 Oct 2026
- Avio launches pair of climate monitoring European spacecraft to study plants, oceans and atmospheric changes Spaceflight Now · 15 Sep 2026
- Live coverage: Avio to launch spacecraft to monitor plant health and ocean conditions Spaceflight Now · 14 Sep 2026
- The Exploration Company Books Ariane 6 Flight for Nyx Demo Mission European Spaceflight · 10 Sep 2026
- Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket Arstechnica · 20 Aug 2026
- Arianespace CEO Urges the EU to Procure Large Blocks of Ariane 6 Flights European Spaceflight · 17 Jul 2026
- Arianespace opens door to GEO rideshare opportunities from 2029 SpaceNews · 7 Jul 2026
- First Upgraded Ariane 6 Rocket Launches 36 Satellites for Amazon European Spaceflight · 17 Jun 2026
- Live coverage: Arianespace to launch its heaviest payload to date with Amazon Leo flight Spaceflight Now · 17 Jun 2026
- Amid launch bottleneck, Amazon has "hundreds" of satellites waiting to fly Arstechnica · 16 Jun 2026
Provenance