Liftoff power: launch of first Ariane 6 with four boosters (esa.int)

• First successful Ariane 64 launch with four boosters
• Payload capacity doubled to 21.6 tonnes
• Successful integration of long-fairing design

"The maiden flight of the Ariane 64 configuration, equipped with four P120C boosters, successfully launched from French Guiana, deploying 32 Amazon LEO satellites. This mission marks a significant leap for European space infrastructure, doubling the payload capacity of the previous A62 variant to 21.6 tonnes in low Earth orbit. The flight also debuted the long-fairing design, demonstrating the modularity of the Ariane 6 system. As the sixth flight of the platform, this launch cements its role in providing heavy-lift independence for European and commercial satellite deployment, effectively positioning the Ariane 6 in a new tier of global launch capabilities."