ESA's Ariane 6 rocket achieves record payload with upgraded boosters.

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Published: 2026-06-18
Category: science
Source: Orbital Today
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Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket successfully launched, deploying 36 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit. This mission utilized upgraded boosters with increased propellant, setting a new European cargo record for a single flight. The launch marks the eighth consecutive successful mission for the Ariane 6 vehicle.

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