SPACE INDEX
ArianeGroup logo ArianeGroup European joint venture developing and manufacturing the Ariane 6 launch vehicle and France's M51 ballistic missile vs Arianespace Operates Ariane 6 and Vega C launch vehicles from the Guiana Space Centre, serving European institutional and global commercial satellite customers Arianespace logo
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ArianeGroup Arianespace
Founded 2015 1980
Headquarters France and Germany, France Évry-Courcouronnes, France
Type private private
Status operating operating
Employees 8,700 220
Total funding $95M
Latest round Series A
Sectors Launch Services, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Spaceports & Range Services
Products listed 10 4
Federal contracts
Launches 355 (88%)
Leaders listed David Cavailloles, Caroline Arnoux, Steven Rutgers
News mentions 0 0
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do ArianeGroup and Arianespace compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. ArianeGroup was founded in 2015 and Arianespace in 1980.
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Which is larger, ArianeGroup or Arianespace?

ArianeGroup reports the larger workforce, with 8,700 employees versus 220.
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Which has more launches, ArianeGroup or Arianespace?

Arianespace leads with 355 tracked launches (88% success rate).

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