Arianespace Mulls Responsive Launch | Aviation Week

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Thierry Dubois
September 15, 2026

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Ariane 6

Credit: Arianespace

PARIS–Arianespace is studying how to meet military demand for responsive launch, CEO David Cavailloles said Sept. 15. While the Ariane 6 medium- to heavy-lift launcher is ill-suited to place a small satellite into orbit on short notice, the launch service provider is considering other ways to answer…

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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