European rocket launches record-breaking Amazon mission on June 17

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An Ariane 6 rocket will launch a record-breaking payload of 36 Amazon satellites on Wednesday, June 17. The mission from French Guiana carries the heaviest payload ever for an Ariane vehicle, boosting Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband constellation. This launch marks the debut of a more powerful booster variant for Ariane 6, increasing its payload capacity.


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