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Ariane 64 is real and flying — Amazon Leo now has a European heavy lift option
Orig: First Ariane 64 launches Amazon Leo satellites
SpaceNews analysis: Amazon is behind FCC deadline pace (212 of ~1,616 needed by July 2026), and has filed a request to extend that deadline by two years. Amazon adding 10 more Falcon 9 launches, doubling New Glenn orders to 24. Arianespace expects 7-8 Ariane 6 launches in 2026. ESA Director Tolker-Nielsen: "Europe can now transport small to large payloads to close or faraway orbits with our complete fleet."
Ariane 64 maiden flight nails 32 Amazon Leo satellites — Europe has a heavy launcher again
Orig: Inaugural Ariane 64 launches Amazon Leo satellites from Kourou
NASASpaceFlight's detailed coverage of the VA267 / LE-01 mission. Liftoff at 16:45 UTC Feb 12. First Ariane 64 flight, sixth Ariane 6 overall, first with long 20m fairing. 32 satellites deployed at ~290 miles altitude, 1h54m after liftoff. First of 18 Ariane 6 launches contracted to Amazon Leo. Amazon separately confirmed 10 more Falcon 9 launches and increase in firm New Glenn orders (12→24) to accelerate deployment ahead of FCC deadline.