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ArianeGroup, Avio Secure Multi-Year Rocket Motor Agreement

11/18/2025

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ArianeGroup and Avio signed a multi-year industrial agreement to secure production of P160C solid rocket motors and other components for the Ariane 6 and Vega C launchers through 2029.
Europropulsion will manufacture these upgraded boosters under the agreement.
The first Ariane 6 launch is planned for mid-2026.
The deal follows more than 30 years of collaboration and supports Europe's goal of stable, autonomous access to space.

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ArianeGroup and Avio signed a multi-year industrial agreement to secure production of P160C solid rocket motors and other components for the Ariane 6 and Vega C launchers through 2029.
Europropulsion will manufacture these upgraded boosters under the agreement.
The first Ariane 6 launch is planned for mid-2026.
The deal follows more than 30 years of collaboration and supports Europe's goal of stable, autonomous access to space.