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Arianespace has launched the first four-booster variant of its Ariane 6 rocket, deploying 32 satellites for the Amazon LEO constellation.

Arianespace Launches First Four-Booster Ariane 6 Rocket

February 12, 2026

CNES has launched a call to replace MaiaSpace at its new multi-user commercial launch facility in French Guiana.

CNES to Fill Commercial Launch Facility Vacancy Left by MaiaSpace

February 3, 2026

Arianespace is set to launch the first Ariane 64 rocket on 12 February, carrying 32 satellites for Amazon’s broadband internet constellation.

Arianespace to launch first Ariane 64 rocket on 12 Feb

January 17, 2026

CNES has inaugurated the Guiana Space Centre’s ELA-4 launch complex that will be used to support Ariane 6 missions.

CNES inaugurates new Ariane 6 launch complex in French Guiana

September 30, 2021

The French space agency CNES has officially inaugurated the Guiana Space Centre’s ELA-4 launch complex. The facility will be used to launch Europe’s next-generation...

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Arianespace Launches First Four-Booster Ariane 6 Rocket

CNES to Fill Commercial Launch Facility Vacancy Left by MaiaSpace

Arianespace to launch first Ariane 64 rocket on 12 Feb

CNES inaugurates new Ariane 6 launch complex in French Guiana

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Arianespace Launches First Four-Booster Ariane 6 Rocket

CNES to Fill Commercial Launch Facility Vacancy Left by MaiaSpace

Arianespace to launch first Ariane 64 rocket on 12 Feb

CNES inaugurates new Ariane 6 launch complex in French Guiana

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