Ariane 6 flies upgraded booster for first time on June 17
Ariane 6's next mission introduces the P160C Block 2 solid rocket booster, adding 2 tonnes of LEO payload capacity and serving as template for 16 of 18 Amazon Leo launches.
Amazon Leo's FCC Gamble: 210 Satellites, July Deadline, $10B Launch Bill
Amazon's Leo satellite internet entered enterprise beta on April 8, 2026, but faces a critical FCC milestone: deploy 1,618 satellites by July 30 or lose its spectrum authorization. The company has roughly 210 in orbit and needs an approved extension.