Ariane 6 flight VA269 launches 36 satellites with new P160C boosters (esa.int)

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First Ariane 6 launch with four P160C boosters
Launched 36 satellites for Amazon's LEO constellation
Performance increase over previous Ariane 6 launches

"On 17 June 2026, Ariane 6 flight VA269 launched from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, carrying 36 satellites for Amazon's LEO constellation. This was the first use of four new P160C solid-propellant boosters, increasing payload capacity by four satellites compared to previous Ariane 6 LEO launches. The rocket is Europe's heavy-lift launcher, ensuring autonomous access to space."

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