Air Liquide, ArianeGroup renew partnership with two Ariane 6 contracts
ArianeGroup is currently increasing the Ariane 6 production rate. To support this industrialization phase, Air Liquide’s Engineering & Technologies will provide critical cryogenic equipment necessary for the manufacturing and propulsion of the rockets up to the 42nd flight of Ariane 6.
As part of a long-standing industrial collaboration, Air Liquide and ArianeGroup have signed two major new contracts for the operational phase of Ariane 6, supporting the ramp-up of the European heavy launcher. These agreements cover the supply of critical cryogenic equipment for the manufacturing of the rocket, as well as the supply of gases required for its propulsion, Air Liquide said in a press release.
ArianeGroup, a French-German space technology company, is the prime contractor for Ariane 6.
Air Liquide has supported the development of successive launcher generations in the Ariane program for more than 50 years, by developing innovative cryogenic technologies and providing comprehensive onboard solutions, including high-technology equipment, gases and related services.
Following the successful completion of its initial flights, ArianeGroup is currently increasing the Ariane 6 production rate. To support this industrialization phase, Air Liquide’s Engineering & Technologies will provide critical cryogenic equipment necessary for the manufacturing and propulsion of the rockets up to the 42nd flight of Ariane 6.
Concurrently, ArianeGroup and Air Liquide Spatial Guyane have renewed a gas supply agreement for an initial three-year term, the press release said.
“We are thrilled to continue our trusted partnership with Air Liquide. The two major contracts are another important contribution to the Ariane 6 production ramp-up,” Anne Quillon, member of ArianeGroup’s Executive Committee and Chief Procurement Officer, said. “Together with our European industrial partners, we are fully mobilized to ensure a robust operational phase of Ariane 6 for institutional and commercial customers.”
“These renewed contracts for the Ariane 6 launcher underscore Air Liquide’s leadership and 60-year expertise as a key enabler in the space supply chain,” Armelle Levieux, member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee, notably supervising Innovation and Technology activities, said. “While securing the first flights of Ariane 6 was a crucial milestone, our core strength lies in our ability to accompany our long-standing partner on the ramp-up of its activities.”
