Arianespace is the European Union's commercial launch operator, jointly owned by ArianeGroup and other shareholders. Ariane 6 (active since 2024) and Vega-C are the active fleet, both launching from the Guiana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana. Equatorial latitude gives Arianespace the most efficient launches on Earth for geostationary insertions. LaunchDetect publishes an independent record of every Arianespace launch.
| Country | European Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | Évry-Courcouronnes, France |
| Active fleet | Ariane 6, Vega-C |
| Primary pads | Guiana Space Centre (Kourou) |