Arianespace Struggling to Remain Competitive with SpaceX

Arianespace Struggling to Remain Competitive with SpaceX

The American launch services provider offers cheaper rockets

Airbus to Get €60 Million ($81 Million) for Developing Ariane 6 Rocket

Airbus to Get €60 Million ($81 Million) for Developing Ariane 6 Rocket

ESA funds the development of a new medium-lift delivery system

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 12th, 2014
Phasing Out Soyuz Rockets Could Deal Massive Blow to Arianespace

Phasing Out Soyuz Rockets Could Deal Massive Blow to Arianespace

The rocket provider needs two decades to recuperate its investment

ESA Places Order for 10 More Vega Rockets

ESA Places Order for 10 More Vega Rockets

This small delivery system has proven to be extremely reliable

Ariane V Carries Out Its Fifth Flight of the Year

Ariane V Carries Out Its Fifth Flight of the Year

The rocket delivered two telecommunications satellites in orbit yesterday

Ariane 5 Completes 50th Consecutive Successful Launch

Ariane 5 Completes 50th Consecutive Successful Launch

The rocket orbited two new satellites on August 3

ESA Is Now Ready to Launch MSG-3

ESA Is Now Ready to Launch MSG-3

The vehicle is currently being prepared in South America

ESA Delays Launch of MSG-3 Satellite

ESA Delays Launch of MSG-3 Satellite

The vehicle is now scheduled to take off in less than a month

Video Shows Ariane V Rocket Booster Test in South America

Video Shows Ariane V Rocket Booster Test in South America

The test was conducted in order to improve the rocket's performances

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 16th, 2012
Ariane 5 Rocket Blasts Off from Kourou Spaceport

Ariane 5 Rocket Blasts Off from Kourou Spaceport

The delivery system carried two telecommunications satellites to orbit

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2012
Vega Rocket to Launch Two Sentinel Satellites

Vega Rocket to Launch Two Sentinel Satellites

ESA is relying on Arianespace to get the job done

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 13th, 2012
Vega Lifts Off Successfully on Maiden Voyage

Vega Lifts Off Successfully on Maiden Voyage

ESA officials are thrilled at the rocket's performances

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 4th, 2012
Eight New Galileo Satellites Signed into Existence

Eight New Galileo Satellites Signed into Existence

ESA is dead serious about completing its satellite navigation network

Vega Rocket Officially Ready for Maiden Flight

Vega Rocket Officially Ready for Maiden Flight

The vehicle will cover a gap in ESA's launch capabilities

Vega Rocket to Launch Two ESA Sentinel Satellites

Vega Rocket to Launch Two ESA Sentinel Satellites

The missions will launch between 2014 and 2016, a new agreement stipulates

New DIRECTV Satellite Will Fly on Arianespace Rocket

New DIRECTV Satellite Will Fly on Arianespace Rocket

The launch is scheduled to occur about two years from now

ESA Starts Qualification Launch Campaign for Vega Rocket

ESA Starts Qualification Launch Campaign for Vega Rocket

The agency is getting ready to press the rocket into active service

 
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