Ariane 6 rocket launched from Kourou spaceport with 32 Amazon satellites
On April 30, the European heavy-lift rocket "Ariane 6" successfully launched from the Kourou spaceport, carrying 32 satellites for Amazon's "Leo" project aimed at global internet coverage. This mission, conducted by Arianespace, marks the seventh flight of the Ariane 6 rocket. The rocket is expected to place the payload into low Earth orbit and deploy the satellites within two hours. The "Amazon Leo" project plans to create a massive constellation of nearly 3,200 satellites, with over 80 launches planned using various rockets to achieve this goal.
On April 30, Europe's heavy-class Ariane 6 launch vehicle lifted off from the Kourou spaceport. Ixbt.com reports.
The rocket carried 32 satellites from the "Amazon Leo" project, designed for a global internet network.
The flight was carried out by Arianespace, and this was the seventh mission of the Ariane 6 rocket.
According to the mission plan, the rocket should deliver the payload to low Earth orbit and deploy the satellites within two hours.
The "Amazon Leo" project envisions the creation of a massive constellation of nearly 3,200 satellites in total.
To achieve this goal, more than 80 launches using various rockets are planned.
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