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Ariane 64 Successfully Launches 32 Satellites for Amazon

2/13/2026

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On February 12, 2026, Ariane 64 launched from French Guiana, carrying 32 satellites for Amazon's Leo network.
LE-01 marked the first flight of the upgraded Ariane 6 with four boosters.
The rocket can deliver over 21 metric tons to orbit.
The mission is the first in Amazon's 18-mission plan to deploy the global constellation.
The mission lasted 1 hour and 54 minutes, and the satellites reached their designated orbits.

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Story summary

On February 12, 2026, Ariane 64 launched from French Guiana, carrying 32 satellites for Amazon's Leo network.
LE-01 marked the first flight of the upgraded Ariane 6 with four boosters.
The rocket can deliver over 21 metric tons to orbit.
The mission is the first in Amazon's 18-mission plan to deploy the global constellation.
The mission lasted 1 hour and 54 minutes, and the satellites reached their designated orbits.