By continuing to browse the website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More information. About About us Governance Company profile Sustainable development Ready to launch Upcoming missions Launch log The Spaceport Launch Vehicles Ariane 5 Soyuz Vega Vega C Ariane 6 More News Gallery Careers Press Contact Latest success Ariane Flight VA243 with Horizons 3e and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 Learn more Launch status View all completed missions Ariane Flight VA243 launch date September 25, 2018 Payload(s) Horizons 3e, Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 more about this mission Vega Flight VV12 launch date August 22, 2018 Payload(s) Aeolus more about this mission Ariane Flight VA244 launch date July 25, 2018 Payload(s) Galileo SAT 23, Galileo SAT 24, Galileo SAT 25, Galileo SAT 26 more about this mission Newsroom View all Mission updates October 2, 2018 BepiColombo is readied for its October 19 Ariane 5 flight on a mission to Mercury Preparations are moving ahead for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 launch, which will send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. Mission updates September 25, 2018 100 + 300 = Arianespace and Ariane 5’s history-making success Mission updates September 25, 2018 Flight VA243: Ariane 5 lifts off from French Guiana Mission updates September 24, 2018 A step closer to 100: Ariane 5 reaches the launch zone for tomorrow’s milestone mission View all Launcher family Ariane 5 The heavy launcher 780 t Typical liftoff mass Soyuz The medium launcher 308 t Typical liftoff mass Vega The light launcher 137 t Typical liftoff mass About us Arianespace is the world’s leading satellite launch company. Founded in 1980, it deploys a family of three launchers – Ariane, Soyuz and Vega – to meet the needs of commercial and government customers. Learn more Press release View all Ariane 5 September 25, 2018 100th Ariane 5 launch a success, orbiting two satellites for Intelsat, SKY Perfect JSAT and Azercosmos Vega September 20, 2018 Arianespace to launch KOMPSAT-7 for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) using a Vega C launch vehicle Ariane 5 September 18, 2018 Flight VA243: The 100th Ariane 5 will carry Horizons 3e and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 for Intelsat, SKY Perfect JSAT and Azercosmos Vega September 12, 2018 With its Vega/Vega C launcher, Arianespace to orbit THEOS-2 for Airbus Defence and Space in the framework of a turnkey contract with Thailand’s GISTDA Corporate September 10, 2018 Ariane 6 accelerates as Arianespace signs first commercial GEO multiple-launch contract, plus a new institutional mission Corporate September 10, 2018 Eutelsat signs long-term multiple-launch service agreement with Arianespace Ariane 5 September 10, 2018 Arianespace to launch the GSAT-31 and GSAT-30 satellites for India with Ariane 5 Ariane 6 September 10, 2018 Arianespace to launch the CSO-3 satellite with Ariane 6 for France’s CNES and DGA Social Networks @arianespaceceo @arianespace @Arianespace #Arianespace is highlighting its leadership position in the dynamic Asia-Pacific market at #APSCC! Vivian Quenet, M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 Oct @arianespace Arianespace Flight VA243 / Behind the Scenes of the Dream 4 Oct @arianespaceceo What a launch! Our new #VA243 video has impressive behind-the-scenes footage from #Ariane5’s history-making 100th m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 Oct @arianespace Arianespace Vol VA243 - Horizons 3e & Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 (FR) 1 Oct @Arianespace What will shape the future of European launchers? #Arianespace Executive Vice President Luce Fabreguettes will disc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 Oct @arianespace A rare sighting of Ariane next to the Brandeburg Gate! Join us on http://bit.ly/withariane #withariane #BrandeburgGate 7 Aug @Arianespace #Ariane5, which marked its 100th flight on September 25, has launched some of the most iconic European missions in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 28 Sep @arianespaceceo We officially opened for business on Oct. 1, 1958, making us 60 years young! 🎂 This @Twitter moment features some… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 Oct @Arianespace #Arianespace and #ArianeGroup are proud to work on #Ariane5, which has performed 100 launches and counting. Thank y… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 27 Sep More information Close Mailing list Sign up for regular e-mail updates on Arianespace’s latest activities, including missions with the Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega launchers. * * Live alert Press release Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. About About us Governance Company profile Sustainable development Ready to launch Upcoming missions Launch log The Spaceport Launch Vehicles Ariane 5 Soyuz Vega Vega C Ariane 6 News Gallery Careers Press Contact Follow us © Arianespace 2010-2018 Terms and conditions of use Online privacy statement Credits Sitemap © Arianespace 2010-2018