SPACE INDEX
ArianeGroup logo ArianeGroup European joint venture developing and manufacturing the Ariane 6 launch vehicle and France's M51 ballistic missile vs United Launch Alliance Manufactures and operates the Vulcan Centaur and Atlas V launch vehicles for national security, NASA, and commercial customers United Launch Alliance logo
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ArianeGroup United Launch Alliance
Founded 2015 2006
Headquarters France and Germany, France Centennial, Colorado
Type private joint-venture
Status operating operating
Employees 8,700 1,944
Total funding $95M
Latest round Series A
Sectors Launch Services, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Space Transportation & Logistics
Products listed 10 3
Federal contracts 11 ($6.21B)
Launches 211 (82%)
Leaders listed John Elbon, Mark Peller, Mitch Van Dewerker
News mentions 0 1
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do ArianeGroup and United Launch Alliance compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. ArianeGroup was founded in 2015 and United Launch Alliance in 2006.
02

Which is larger, ArianeGroup or United Launch Alliance?

ArianeGroup reports the larger workforce, with 8,700 employees versus 1,944.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, ArianeGroup or United Launch Alliance?

United Launch Alliance has been awarded more, with $6.21B across 11 awards.
04

Which has more launches, ArianeGroup or United Launch Alliance?

United Launch Alliance leads with 211 tracked launches (82% success rate).

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.