Founded in
1980,
Arianespace is responsible for the production, operation and marketing of the
Ariane 4 and
Ariane 5 launchers.
Arianespace is currently the commercial launch services leader and holds more than 50 percent of the world market for satellites to
geostationary transfer orbit (GTO). More than 130 commercial launches occurred since
May 22,
1984.
The launch site is Kourou, in French Guiana.
Shareholders include:
See also : Europa rocket