Arianespace is tops in space launches. Arianespace is a leading global launch services company, operating a full family of launchers. Its group of launchers includes The Ariane 5 heavy-lift launch vehicle (some 15 launches), the Soyuz medium-size launcher (over 20 launches), and the Vega light-weight launcher (nine launces).. It has launch sites in French Guiana and Central Asia. Arianespace was formed in 1980 and is majority owned by Airbus and Safran in a joint venture.