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An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket will launch 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, setting a new record for the heaviest payload ever lofted by an Ariane vehicle.
Kourou, French Guiana
Who
Arianespace, Amazon
What
An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket will launch 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, setting a new record for the heaviest payload ever lofted by an Ariane vehicle.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:01:58 GMT · 3h 3m ago
Where
Kourou, French Guiana ·
Why
The mission is part of Amazon's effort to assemble its broadband megaconstellation, Amazon Leo, in low Earth orbit, which will eventually consist of more than 3,200 satellites.
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How this affects you
This launch signifies a notable advancement in satellite deployment capabilities for the European Space Agency, demonstrating increased payload capacity for large satellite constellations like Amazon Leo, which aims to provide global broadband internet access.
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