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The Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, 12 February, 2026

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Video. Ariane 6 rocket launches with 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network

Updated: 12/02/2026 - 23:37 GMT+1

The Ariane 6 programme is backed by 13 nations, all members of the European Space Agency and building the rocket requires the expertise of around 600 subcontractors led by ArianeGroup.

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