Thierry Dubois
January 30, 2026

Ariane Group ramps up booster production to meet demand for Ariane 64

Credit: CSG/CNES

Le Elan, France – Ariane Group is accelerating production of its strap-on boosters to increase the firing rhythm of both the two-booster Ariane 62 version and the four-booster Ariane 64 version, with the Ariane 64 expected to have an advantage. Ariane Group assembled the first Ariane 64 Main Stage with four members.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. He is a fluid mechanics engineer at Enseeiht, based in Toulouse, covering the French civil aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise spans all aspects of European technology.

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