Les 40 ans du lanceur Ariane

KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The CEO of Arianespace Stephane Isra?l at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The CEO of Arianespace Stephane Isra?l at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army of 9e RIMA secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch control pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch control pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch control pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The french army helicopters with sniper secure the launch pad of Ariane 5 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The launch of Ariane 5 VA250 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: The Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: The Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: The Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: Guy Dudau the director of the first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Sep/Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Sep/Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: Guy Dudau the director of the first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Sep/Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: The Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Sep/Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The first launch pad of Ariane 1 in 1979 now is Vega launch pad at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: Guy Dudau the director of the first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The old launch pad of Ariane 4 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26:The old launch pad of Ariane 4 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)
KOUROU, FRENCH GUIANA - NOVEMBER 26: Guy Dudau the director of the first launch of Ariane 1 in 1979 at the Guyane European Spaceport.With the 250 launch of Ariane launcher family, this year 2020 Arianespace celebrates its 40th anniversary, on November 26, 2019 in Kourou, French Guiana. Since 1980 the company Arianespace conducting a combined total of 318 launches with 688 spacecraft passengers for more than 100 customers, performed by 250 Ariane launchers and new Vega, Soyuz. Ariane launcher family 1,2,3,4,5 versions in service from European Spaceport in French Guiana since 24/12/1979. The future will be ensured with the upcoming Ariane 6.(Photo by Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images)