Europe’s most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites into space.
12 February 2026
The most powerful version of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket Thursday carried 32 satellites into space for the Amazon Leo network, which aims to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink.
The largest number of satellites ever carried by an Ariane rocket successfully separated and set off toward their final orbit to applause at the control centre.
The largest number of satellites ever carried by an Ariane rocket successfully separated and set off toward their final orbit to applause at the control centre.