Founded in
1980,
Arianespace is responsible for the production, operation and
marketingof the
Ariane 4 and
Ariane 5 launchers.
Arianespace is currently the
commercial launch
servicesleader 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
