Arianespace
- in 2026
- 3
- past launches
- 324
- upcoming
- 28
Steady peak 7 · 2021
France
Active spacefaring nation
France launched Europe's first satellite in 1965. Today Arianespace flies Ariane 6 from Kourou, French Guiana, right on the equator — still the launch site for most European satellites.
We track every launch from France. Data updated 1 hour ago.
Next launch in 8 daysAug 27
Programme since 1965
1965 to 2029
- Ariane since 1979
- , Vega since 2012
- , Soyuz since 2011
- , Diamant 1965–1975
- launcheshome and abroad
- 336
- upcoming
- 28
- success
- 94%
- launcheshome and abroad
- 336
- upcoming
- 28
- success
- 94%
- provider
- 1
- spaceport
- 1
1 spaceport
Where France’s launches lift off.
- past launches
- 333
- upcoming
- +31
19692030
Kourou
333 +31
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Fleet overview
4 rockets in France's fleet
Launch activity
Past launches and what's coming up
- Dec 01 202517:21 UTCDec 01 202517:21 UTC
- Dec 17 202505:01 UTCDec 17 202505:01 UTC
- Feb 12 202616:45 UTCFeb 12 202616:45 UTC
- Apr 30 202608:57 UTCApr 30 202608:57 UTC
- Jun 17 202612:21 UTCJun 17 202612:21 UTC
- Now Aug 18 · 2026
Upcoming
- Aug 27 202620:10 UTCAug 27 202620:10 UTC
- Sep 11 202606:21 UTCSep 11 202606:21 UTC
- Oct 2026Oct 2026
- Q4 2026Q4 2026
- 20262026
Launch providers
1 commercial provider and state-operated launches from France
- Arianespace 96%
- State-operated launches 4%
Every launch from France has been by Arianespace. The provider has flown 324 launches across 3 different rockets.
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