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Space engines

The Safran group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of space propulsion systems.

PPS1350 at test bench | © Marc Courmont
PPS1350 at test bench | © Marc Courmont

Snecma (Safran group), the cryogenic propulsion prime contractor on Europe’s Ariane 5 launcher, designs, develops and produces a wide range of space propulsion systems, including cryogenic rocket engines for launchers, and electric thrusters and propulsion systems for satellites and other spacecraft.
Fellow group company Snecma Propulsion Solide participates in the development of systems and equipment for launchers, including nozzles for the MPS solid rocket motor on the Ariane 5 launcher’s boosters, and the P80 solid rocket motor on Europe’s new Vega light launcher. In addition, this company develops and manufactures solid rocket motors for the strategic missiles in France’s nuclear deterrent force.

No. 2 worldwide in cryogenic propulsion for launch vehicles
No. 1 in Europe for plasma propulsion
No. 2 in Europe for solid propulsion on launch vehicles

Our flagship products

  • Vinci®

    Snecma is in charge of the development of the Vinci® cryogenic rocket engine, intended for the new upper stage on the upgraded Ariane 5 ME launcher.

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  • Vulcain®2

    Snecma makes the Vulcain®2 main-stage cryogenic engine of Ariane5

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Group companies contributing to these products

  • Snecma
  • Snecma Propulsion Solide
  • Techspace Aero

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Reports

To maintain its competitiveness in the commercial launch market, the Ariane rocket has to change, as it already has several times in the past. Safran, as the lead contractor for Ariane’s propulsion systems, will play a major role in all upcoming programs.

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Safran’s new aircraft engine, more fuel-efficient and friendlier to the environment, has already been selected for the Airbus A320neo and Comac C919 jetliners.

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