Ariane 6 lifts off with 32 Amazon Leo satellites for Kuiper constellation

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Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket, VA268, launched from Kourou carrying 32 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband project; the mission showcased the 64-version rocket’s capability on its seventh flight, part of a plan to deploy about 3,200 satellites over more than 80 launches, with 18 Ariane 6 missions booked so far.
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