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Ariane 64 maiden flight nails 32 Amazon Leo satellites — Europe has a heavy launcher again
Original: Inaugural Ariane 64 launches Amazon Leo satellites from Kourou
AI Executive Summary
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.