# ESA x Airbus Defence and Space (Ariane 6): partnership

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ESA awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for the Ariane 6 European launcher program. Airbus manufactures large lightweight carbon fiber structures for the Ariane 6 launcher under this ongoing partnership with ESA.

- **Type:** development
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [European Space Agency](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/esa.md) co developer
- Airbus Defence and Space _(off-registry)_ manufacturer

## Sources (1)

1. https://spacenews.com/airbus-defence-and-space-gets-esa-contract-for-ariane-6/


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