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ArianeGroup names Safran's Christophe Bruneau as CEO, effective 1 April 2026

Christophe Bruneau, a Safran executive and military-engine specialist, has been appointed CEO of ArianeGroup, taking up the role on 1 April 2026. He succeeds Martin Sion and is charged with accelerating and sustaining Ariane 6 launch operations through 2026 and beyond.

2026-01-19T04:04:31.249387-08:00

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Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026

2026-01-15T11:08:13.203490-08:00

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Eutelsat inks multi‑launch deal with MaiaSpace to speed OneWeb deployments

2026-01-15T10:33:37.771495-08:00

European Spaceflight

ESA: 'No urgency' to fit P160C on Vega C as Ariane 6 production takes priority

2026-01-11T23:32:34.813677-08:00

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ArianeGroup names Safran's Christophe Bruneau as CEO, effective 1 April 2026 Christophe Bruneau, a Safran executive and military-engine specialist, has been appointed CEO of ArianeGroup, taking up the role on 1 April 2026. He succeeds Martin Sion and is charged with accelerating and sustaining Ariane 6 launch operations through 2026 and beyond.

2026-01-19T04:04:31.249387-08:00

ArianeGroup names Safran's Christophe Bruneau as CEO, effective 1 April 2026

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Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026 Arianespace will begin launches for Amazon’s LEO broadband programs in February when the inaugural Ariane 64 — the four-booster Ariane 6 variant — is tasked to place 32 Amazon Leo satellites on Feb. 12, 2026. The operator plans 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including 2–3 Amazon Kuiper missions.

2026-01-15T11:08:13.203490-08:00

Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026

European Spaceflight

Eutelsat inks multi‑launch deal with MaiaSpace to speed OneWeb deployments Eutelsat has contracted ArianeGroup’s MaiaSpace for a multi‑launch package beginning in 2027 to accelerate deployment of OneWeb LEO satellites. MaiaSpace, a partially reusable French mini‑launcher targeting a first flight in late‑2026, will perform about ten missions—roughly half its early manifest.

2026-01-15T10:33:37.771495-08:00

Eutelsat inks multi‑launch deal with MaiaSpace to speed OneWeb deployments

European Spaceflight

ESA: 'No urgency' to fit P160C on Vega C as Ariane 6 production takes priority ESA has told stakeholders there is 'no urgency' to retrofit the Vega C launcher with the P160C booster, saying current launch manifest needs and early production priorities for Ariane 6 mean upgrades can be deferred. The decision preserves existing Vega C schedules while Ariane 6 units ramp up.

2026-01-11T23:32:34.813677-08:00

ESA: 'No urgency' to fit P160C on Vega C as Ariane 6 production takes priority

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ArianeGroup names Safran's Christophe Bruneau as CEO, effective 1 April 2026

Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026

Eutelsat inks multi‑launch deal with MaiaSpace to speed OneWeb deployments

ESA: 'No urgency' to fit P160C on Vega C as Ariane 6 production takes priority

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