Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched 36 Amazon low-orbit satellites

date
18/06/2026
On the morning of the 17th local time, 36 satellites from the American Amazon low-earth orbit satellite program were successfully launched from the Kourou Space Center in French Guiana. Approximately two hours later, all satellites were successfully deployed into their designated orbit. This launch mission was completed by the European Ariane 6 rocket. According to the Ariane Space Company's official website, this mission used the P160C propulsion system for the first time, which increased the Ariane 6 rocket's payload capacity in low-earth orbit to about 22 tons. As per the contract, the Ariane 6 rocket will complete 18 launch missions to deploy Amazon low-earth orbit satellites, and this launch is the third mission.