12 February 2026 – On February 12, 2026, with the first Ariane 64, the most powerful version of Ariane 6 equipped with four boosters, Arianespace placed into orbit 32 satellites for Amazon Leo. Amazon Leo is Amazon’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network, whose mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. The VA267 mission kicks-off the first of a series of 18 Ariane 6 launches contracted by Amazon Leo. Designated LE-01 (Leo Europe 01) by Amazon, it was the first launch for the constellation performed with a European launcher. With this first launch in 4-boosters configuration, Ariane 6, Europe’s heavy-lift launcher, demonstrates its full-power capability and its ability to meet the requirements of large-scale constellation deployments. Read more