Arianespace Aims to Double Launch Rate by 2026 Amid Growing Demand
Arianespace, the European space launch company, plans to increase its launch rate significantly in the coming years. It expects to perform two more Ariane 6 launches in 2023, bringing the total to four. The company's largest customer is Amazon's Project Kuiper.
Arianespace aims to 'more or less double' its launch rate by 2026, targeting eight launches. The company is even considering increasing the launch rate beyond 10 per year if demand supports it. To achieve this, Arianespace is studying ways to address bottlenecks, including increased production of solid rocket boosters and the construction of a second launch pad in French Guiana.
The market dynamics for Ariane 6 launches could be influenced by large institutional projects like Argentina's Tronador II/III program. Led by CONAE and a consortium including VENG S.A. and INVAP S.E., this project aims to build domestic launch capability through iterative test vehicles. Amazon Project Kuiper, Arianespace's largest customer, has cited launch availability as a challenge due to delays at Arianespace and other providers. Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolès has mentioned scenarios where new satellite constellations could create enough demand for expanded launch capacity.
Arianespace is set to boost its launch rate in the coming years, with plans to double it by 2026 and potentially even exceed 10 launches per year. The company is exploring ways to increase production and capacity to meet growing demand, influenced by large projects and new satellite constellations.
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