ArianeGroup

It doesn’t fly. It crawls. But without it, no launches would have taken place for many years. 🚛 For 25 years, “Titan” carried Ariane 5 from the final assembly building to the launch pad in Kourou. 2.8 km at 3 km/h with the 780 tonnes weighting launcher standing tall, on a rail-mounted table. Slow, but with pinpoint precision. With Ariane 6, a new chapter has begun – not just for the launcher, but also for the transport systems. The new generation of vehicles is just as impressive: 🔹 The central core rides on an Automated Guided Vehicle, following a metal strip embedded in the road to avoid even the smallest torsion. 🔹 The new booster transporter has 36 aircraft-grade wheels, can move sideways like a crab, and is symmetrical so it can switch directions instantly. 🔹 Once at the launch zone, an enormous winch system helps raise the launcher in 12 steps, directly on the pad under the mobile gantry. Built and operated by France’s space agency Centre National d'Études Spatiales, the Ariane 6 launch complex is a feat of engineering in itself – and so are the vehicles that make access to space possible. 👏 Hats off to the teams behind this unique choreography of strength and precision! ARIANESPACE European Space Agency - ESA #RocketMakers #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #WorkInSpace

When #Education meets imagination, there are no boundaries to hold us back. At ArianeGroup, our commitment goes beyond launchers and technologies – it’s about inspiring the next generation and sharing the values that drive space endeavours. One of our latest initiatives is a collaboration with the French graduate school e-artsup, l’école de la passion créative. We’re proud to present ‘Reach for the Stars’, a cooperative #VideoGame created by third-year students to spark curiosity about space among children and families. 🚀 This #Collaboration is a perfect example of how space can be a gateway to learning, creativity and dialogue between generations. Together with these young talents, we’re helping to make the #ChoosePassion spirit accessible, playful and inspiring for everyone. ➡️ Feel like testing the game? Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/gPSVy7dd #SpaceIndustry #ReachForTheStars #RocketMakers #WorkInSpace

One year after #Ariane6 ’s inaugural flight, upcoming launches for #Copernicus and #Galileo confirm that Europe’s independent access to space continues to strengthen 🚀   #ArianeGroup was honored to be part of the event hosted by Ambassador Philippe Léglise-Costa to celebrate Bastille Day in France. It was a good opportunity to highlight how ArianeGroup provides critical infrastructure for Earth observation, navigation and strategic autonomy.   As trusted European #RocketMakers , we proudly support the continent’s ambitions in space. Our teams are fully mobilised to build momentum across public and private stakeholders.   Our warmest thanks to Représentation permanente de la France auprès de l’Union européenne 🇫🇷🇪🇺 , Ambassador Philippe Léglise-Costa to host this event and to Antonio Costa, President of the Council of the European Union, and Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy at the European Commission, for the quality of our discussions.   #14July #BastilleDay #MadeInEurope #StrategicAutonomy #EuropeanSovereignty

Building a more responsible space industry with #SolarEnergy! 🔆 On 10 July, we officially inaugurated the new #SolarPower facility at our Saint-Médard-en-Jalles Issac site (Gironde) – a key milestone in a long-term programme launched in 2018 to integrate #RenewableEnergy into ArianeGroup’s energy mix and reduce the carbon footprint of our operations. This 2,596 kWc facility comprises 5,970 solar panels installed across 18 carport structures, covering 720 parking spaces. It will supply around 18% of the site’s electricity needs with a 96% self-consumption rate. The project was realised in partnership with URBASOLAR and supports several key objectives: ✅ Secure our long-term energy supply and costs ✅ Contribute to the ecological transition by developing renewable and less carbon-intensive energy sources ✅ Optimise non-buildable land on our sites ✅ Lower peak demand on the public power grid ✅ Improve staff facilities with shaded parking Issac is one of four installations commissioned in 2025, alongside Le Haillan and two at Les Mureaux. Together, these projects enable #ArianeGroup to cross a symbolic threshold: 20% of our electricity consumption is now covered by renewable solar energy. 🔋 And we’re not stopping there. another project is under review for the Saint-Médard-en-Jalles centre site, and we are actively exploring wind-generated electricity integration. It is our ambition to reach 40% renewable energy by 2027. This initiative is part of our wider #SpaceForEnvironment commitment, one of three pillars of ArianeGroup’s sustainability strategy, alongside Space for humankind and Space for progress. It supports our ongoing efforts to cut overall site energy consumption by 30% by 2027 compared to 2017 – equivalent to the annual energy use of a town of 45,000 people. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ga8XqW-b Congratulations to all teams involved in this major achievement. And thank you Stéphane Delpeyrat, Gilles AMENDOLA and Sandrine San Martin for joining us for the inauguration on site. Let’s keep building a responsible future for European space together. 🚀 #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #SpaceIndustry

From Bremen to Kourou, to Vernon and abroad, it was “Get together” week at ArianeGroup! Across all our sites in France and Germany, #RocketMakers came together to share good moments, celebrate team spirit and recognise the joint efforts that power rocket science every day. 🥳 Because “One ArianeGroup” is not just about working hard to deliver on our commitments.  It’s about growing together, too. 🤝 #Teamwork #Celebration #WorkinSpace

ArianeGroup and GKN Aerospace reinforcing their five-decade spanning partnership with new #Ariane6 contract. 🚀 This new Frame Contract for the operational phase of Ariane 6 secures Europe’s access to space for years to come. It is the first agreement between ArianeGroup and a major industrial partner as the new European launcher enters its industrial ramp-up. The agreement confirms GKN Aerospace’s continued deliveries to the Ariane 6 program throughout the launcher’s operational life, following its successful first flight in July 2024 and the first commercial mission in March 2025. It secures GKN Aerospace’s role in delivering mission-critical components for both the Vulcain 2.1 and Vinci engines – as Ariane 6 moves into its steady exploitation phase. With a growing launch cadence, a full order book, and a dynamic industrial ecosystem across 13 European countries, we are fully mobilised to secure Europe’s independent access to space for years to come. We’re celebrating a new milestone in a trusted partnership – and a collective European effort gaining strong momentum. #SpaceIndustry #RocketMakers #EuropeanSpace

What makes Prometheus® different? ♻️🚀 Prometheus® is Europe’s next-generation #Reusable rocket engine, designed to power the future of space access. Running on liquid oxygen and methane, this 100-tonne class cryogenic engine can be restarted multiple times, as successfully demonstrated on June 20, and adjust its thrust to suit different flight phases. Equipped with advanced onboard control systems and fully digital engine diagnostics, Prometheus® will drive a new family of launchers and pave the way for lower-cost, more sustainable space missions. With our unique expertise in Europe and our dedicated #RocketMakers, we are building the next generation engines for accessing space. 🔥 Stay tuned for more insights into the production of the Prometheus® engine. #PrometheusEngine #ReusableRocket #SpaceIndustry #WorkInSpace #Innovation

At the Heart of Space Defense: ArianeGroup Presents Helix at the inauguration of France’s New Space Air Force Base. 🎉 Yesterday, we joined the French Armed Forces at Place du Capitole in Toulouse to celebrate the inauguration of France’s first Space Air Force Base. We extend our sincere thanks to the Commandement de l'Espace de l’Espace for their continued trust in ArianeGroup’s teams, who take pride in providing ongoing support for their operations. 🛡️ This remarkable event also gave ArianeGroup an opportunity to showcase its space surveillance system, #Helix, in Toulouse. Helix is Europe’s largest private network of telescopes 📡, entirely developed, deployed and managed by ArianeGroup. This space surveillance service enables the detection, tracking and characterisation of space objects. 🎯 #RocketMakers #SpaceIndustry #DefenseIndustry #SpaceSurveillance

PROMETHEUS® Ignites — Again and Again: A unique capability in Europe 🚀   At ArianeGroup, we’re celebrating the successful test campaign for the #PROMETHEUS® reusable engine! 🎉 The test campaign of the Prometheus® reusable engine reached a major milestone on Friday, June 20, with a successful test including four successive ignitions on the test bench at ArianeGroup’s Vernon site. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 This demonstration of reigniting a 100-tonne reusable throttleable engine, like Prometheus®, marks a unique capability in Europe. Conducting multiple firing tests in a single day represents a significant advancement in the engine’s development. It also showcases the technical expertise of ArianeGroup’s #ROCKETMAKERS in managing this complex implementation process. Development testing continues based on a ‘test and learn’ approach — reflecting the pioneering spirit of the Prometheus® program. #SpaceIndustry #WorkInSpace #Innovation

Celebrating 20 years of European aerospace collaboration at EUCASS 2025! 🚀 From 30 June to 4 July 2025, the European Conference for Aerospace Sciences brings the community together in Rome, Italy, and we are proud to be part of this important platform for technical exchange and future-focused discussions. We are honoured that our CTO, Hervé Gilibert contributed to the opening ceremony once again, sharing ArianeGroup’s vision for space transportation and highlighting the successful European collaboration on #Ariane6. For two decades, #EUCASS has united scientists, engineers, agencies and industry leaders to strengthen the link between space and aeronautics, bridging research and industrial application for the benefit of all. We are actively contributing to this dialogue, supporting the continuous advancement of Europe’s aerospace capabilities and working alongside our peers to shape the future of launch systems and space access. Don‘t miss the keynote of Charles Bertorello about the European reusable rocket prototype #Themis on Thursday and meet our #RocketMakers in the various Technical Sessions. 📍We’ll also be showcasing our expertise, technologies and services at Booth 01. Wishing all participants an inspiring and productive conference week! #SpaceIndustry #WorkInSpace #Aerospace #Innovation #EUCASS2025