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ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

ArianeGroup completed a hot‑fire test campaign of its 5 kN GRETA rocket engine at Trauen, demonstrating stable operation, controlled shutdowns and multiple restarts. ESA has awarded a follow‑on contract to advance the hydrogen‑peroxide/ethanol engine for landers and Ariane 6 kick stages.

2026-02-26T01:56:00.902775-08:00

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ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025

2026-04-08T23:06:13.969842-07:00

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ESA weighs switching Harmony satellites from Vega C to a two-booster Ariane 6

2026-05-04T04:34:05.292634-07:00

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

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Thales and ArianeGroup score first successful firing of FLP-t 150 land-attack ballistic munition for France’s deep-strike push Thales and ArianeGroup have carried out the first firing test of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, flying and then hitting its target in a trial conducted from the Île du Levant missile test site under France’s DGA Essais Missiles program. The milestone supports France’s effort to field a sovereign long-range land-strike capability and follow-on FLP‑T 150 development steps.

2026-05-12T01:42:01.665405-07:00

Thales and ArianeGroup score first successful firing of FLP-t 150 land-attack ballistic munition for France’s deep-strike push

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ESA weighs switching Harmony satellites from Vega C to a two-booster Ariane 6 ESA is considering moving its two Harmony satellites off Vega C and onto a two-booster Ariane 6 configuration. The review highlights how ESA is actively balancing launch-vehicle options as it prepares the Harmony mission, potentially changing the mission’s lift profile and launch-provider mix.

2026-05-04T04:34:05.292634-07:00

ESA weighs switching Harmony satellites from Vega C to a two-booster Ariane 6

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Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites Ariane 6 is in final launch-campaign checkout for VA268/LE-02, scheduled for April 30, 2026, launching from Kourou in a four-booster configuration for a second time. The mission will deploy 32 Amazon broadband-beaming (LEO) satellites into low Earth orbit.

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00

Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

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ArianeGroup weighs Germany-based production of conventional ballistic missiles for Europe’s deep-strike needs ArianeGroup is studying options for producing conventional ballistic missiles in Germany, as European policymakers push for more deep-strike capabilities amid conflict-driven demand for “conventional ballistic missile” options. Bruneau said the rationale is tied to the expansion of active conflicts and the need for flexible deep-strike choices.

2026-04-24T11:21:04.606889-07:00

ArianeGroup weighs Germany-based production of conventional ballistic missiles for Europe’s deep-strike needs

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ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025 ESA disclosed it paid €82 million to launch the Sentinel‑1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 6 two‑booster (Ariane 62) vehicle in November 2025. The agency released the figure publicly as the officially reported launch procurement cost for the mission.

2026-04-08T23:06:13.969842-07:00

ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025

Space Intel Report

Arianespace targets 7–8 Ariane 6 launches in 2026 as Block 2 upgrade collides with EU, German and Amazon LEO schedules Arianespace is aiming for seven to eight Ariane 6 launches in 2026 while planning a Block 2 upgrade, and must balance mission slots for European government customers and Amazon's Kuiper LEO commitments. The schedule pressure reflects competing national and commercial launch demands as Ariane 6 moves toward routine operations.

2026-03-26T14:18:39.026750-07:00

Arianespace targets 7–8 Ariane 6 launches in 2026 as Block 2 upgrade collides with EU, German and Amazon LEO schedules

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Arianespace to launch Katalyst's NEXUS‑1 on Ariane 6 to service GEO satellites in 2H 2027 Katalyst Space Technologies has signed with Arianespace to launch its NEXUS‑1 on Ariane 6 in 2H 2027 to GTO, a geostationary on‑orbit servicing vehicle built to rendezvous with, boost or otherwise rescue malfunctioning satellites. The mission highlights Ariane 6's commercial flexibility.

2026-03-23T04:20:40.083148-07:00

Arianespace to launch Katalyst's NEXUS‑1 on Ariane 6 to service GEO satellites in 2H 2027

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ArianeGroup and Thales unveil FLP‑T 150 — 150 km tactical rocket for France's sovereign long‑range land‑strike programme ArianeGroup and Thales unveiled the FLP‑T 150, a precision 150 km tactical rocket developed for France’s sovereign long‑range land‑strike programme. An initial test firing is planned within the first six months of the year; ArianeGroup has released the first photo of the system.

2026-03-10T05:23:29.313975-07:00

ArianeGroup and Thales unveil FLP‑T 150 — 150 km tactical rocket for France's sovereign long‑range land‑strike programme

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ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

ESA paid €82 million for Sentinel‑1D launch on Ariane 6 (Ariane 62) in November 2025

ESA weighs switching Harmony satellites from Vega C to a two-booster Ariane 6

Ariane 6 readying four-booster configuration for VA268/LE-02: launch of 32 Amazon LEO satellites

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