Arianespace, based near Paris, markets and operates Ariane 6, Europe's heavy launcher, from French Guiana. Ariane 6 first flew in July 2024 and is working through a large backlog that includes Amazon's satellite constellation.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | European institutions and operators wanting independent heavy launch |
From Arianespace's own website.
What stands out
- Europe's independent access to space
- Large commercial backlog
Worth knowing
- Lower launch rate than US rivals
- Recently paused for an engine fix
How it ranks
Arianespace is ranked 4th of 10 in Best Space Launch Companies (Lister Score 93.5).
#4 in Best Space Launch Companies · Lister Score 93.5
Arianespace has scheduled the tenth Ariane 6 flight, carrying 36 Amazon Leo satellites, for no earlier than 23 November 2026..
| Rank | Best Space Launch Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SpaceX | 97.4 |
| 2 | Rocket Lab | 96.0 |
| 3 | CASC | 94.7 |
| 4 | Arianespace | 93.5 |
| 5 | Blue Origin | 92.3 |
| 6 | United Launch Alliance | 91.0 |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | 89.7 |
| 8 | Firefly Aerospace | 88.4 |
| 9 | Avio | 87.1 |
| 10 | LandSpace | 85.8 |
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How does Arianespace rank on Lister?
Arianespace is ranked 4th of 10 in Best Space Launch Companies (Lister Score 93.5).
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