When Amazon badly needed a ride, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket delivered
• The heavy version of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket launched for the first time Thursday, hauling 32 spacecraft to low-Earth orbit for Amazon’s satellite broadband constellation. • The
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More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters lifts off
• In brief On 12 February 2026, four P120C boosters ignited and lifted Ariane 6 to the skies. • The success of this launch confirms Europe’s readiness in heavy lift launch capabili