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Operator file · FR-115

Arianespace

France · Commercial · EST. 1980

Arianespace is a commercial launch operator based in France, founded in 1980. It has flown 327 orbital launches — 312 successful, 15 failed, a lifetime success rate of 95.4%. Its next launch is Ariane 62 | MTG-I2, lifting from Ariane Launch Area 4 at 2026-08-27 20:10:00Z.

Flight record

Launch statistics

ON RECORD
Total launches327
Successful312
Failed15
Success rate95.4%
Consecutive successes15
Scheduled28
AdministratorCEO: David Cavaillolès
Founded1980

About ASA

Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.

Upcoming launches

Common questions

How many launches has Arianespace flown?
Arianespace has flown 327 orbital launches, of which 312 succeeded and 15 failed.
What is Arianespace's success rate?
Arianespace has a lifetime launch success rate of 95.4%, calculated as 312 successful flights out of 327 attempts. Its current run is 15 consecutive successes.
When is Arianespace's next launch?
Arianespace's next launch is Ariane 62 | MTG-I2, scheduled for 2026-08-27 20:10:00Z from Ariane Launch Area 4. The launch time is a no-earlier-than target and can move.
Where is Arianespace based?
Arianespace is based in France and is classified as a commercial operator. It was founded in 1980.