As part of a long-standing industrial collaboration, Air Liquide and ArianeGroup have signed two major new contracts for the operational phase of Ariane 6, supporting the ramp-up of the European heavy launcher. These agreements cover the supply of critical cryogenic equipment for the manufacturing of the rocket, as well as the supply of gases required for its propulsion, Air Liquide said in a press release. To support this industrialization phase, Air Liquide’s Engineering & Technologies will provide critical cryogenic equipment necessary for the manufacturing and propulsion of the rockets up to the 42nd flight of Ariane 6. Concurrently, ArianeGroup and Air Liquide Spatial Guyane have renewed a gas supply agreement for an initial three-year term, the press release said. “We are thrilled to continue our trusted partnership with Air Liquide.