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Ariane 6: made in Belgium
21 OCT. 2025 publication date 550 Views

Ariane 6 is Europe’s flagship heavy-lift rocket. Modular, versatile and powerful, it was made possible by companies, institutions and countless individuals around Europe working together with expertise and dedication.

Belgium provides 3.8% of the funding and supplies several parts for Europe’s heavy-lift rocket.

This series of infographics is looking at the parts and components needed to assemble the Ariane 6 rocket – supplied by companies from the 13 ESA Member States participating to the Ariane 6 programme. Together they contribute the best of their know-how to build Europe's heavy-lift launcher under the guidance of main contractor ArianeGroup who also designed the Ariane 6 rocket.

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ESA

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ESA Standard Licence

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