{"id":1806,"date":"2026-03-16T15:35:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/arianegroup-and-airbus-defence-and-space-sign-supplier-contract-for-ariane-6-operations\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:35:03","slug":"arianegroup-and-airbus-defence-and-space-sign-supplier-contract-for-ariane-6-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/arianegroup-and-airbus-defence-and-space-sign-supplier-contract-for-ariane-6-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"ArianeGroup and Airbus Defence and Space Sign Supplier Contract for Ariane 6 Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1773650237842_639092470398865038.webp\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr fr-dib\" width=\"711\" height=\"395\" alt=\"ArianeGroup and Airbus Defence and Space Sign Supplier Contract for Ariane 6 Operations\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1773650237842_639092470398865038.webp\" style=\"opacity: 0;\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1773650237842_639092470398865038.webp\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"711\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"395\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ArianeGroup<\/strong> and <strong>Airbus Defence and Space<\/strong> in Spain signed a new supply contract for the Ariane 6 operational phase, supporting the industrial ramp-up of the European heavy-launcher production rate. The agreement covers the delivery of 27 shipsets, including large lightweight carbon fibre structures for the Ariane 6 launcher.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The contract continues the long-standing collaboration between ArianeGroup and Airbus Defence and Space within the Ariane programme. Airbus Defence and Space is producing the interface structures for the Ariane 6 main and upper stages, the standard and heavy versions of the launch vehicle adapter for the upper stage and the upper parts for all the boosters of Ariane 6.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What are the the Different Types of Launch Vehicles used in Space?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This contract further strengthens European industrial cooperation and triggers activities across several Ariane 6 production sites, notably in Bremen, Les Mureaux and Kourou. <strong>Anne Quillon<\/strong><strong>, Chief Procurement Officer of ArianeGroup<\/strong>, said: \u201cThis contract is a further major step to secure the robust Ariane 6 production ramp-up and the operational phase of Ariane 6 in the coming years. With our European industrial partners, we are delivering on our agreements towards the commercial and institutional customers for Ariane 6 and securing Europe&#8217;s autonomous access to space. I want to thank the teams within ArianeGroup and Airbus Defence and Space for their contribution to this common success and their continuous commitment to quality and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Raquel Gonz\u00e1lez Sola<\/strong><strong>, Head of Airbus Space Systems in Spain<\/strong>, said: \u201cThis new contract reinforces Airbus&#8217; commitment to the European access to space. By deepening our long-standing partnership with ArianeGroup, we are not just delivering innovative lightweight structures; we are directly contributing to the success of Ariane 6 industrial ramp-up. Our teams in Spain are proud to provide the advanced carbon fibre technology essential to making Europe&#8217;s heavy-lift launcher a global benchmark for reliability and efficiency.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ArianeGroup and Airbus Defence and Space in Spain signed a new supply contract for the Ariane 6 operational phase, supporting the industrial ramp-up of the European heavy-launcher production rate. The agreement covers the delivery of 27 shipsets, including large lightweight carbon fibre structures for the Ariane 6 launcher. 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