Arianespace releases Ariane 6 VA268 launch kit

9 articles · Updated · Arianespace · Apr 28

The April 30 mission will use an Ariane 64 rocket to deploy 32 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
The kit outlines the launcher configuration, the Amazon Leo constellation, and the mission profile and deployment sequence for the upcoming flight.
VA268 is the second Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo and part of a planned series of 18 missions for the constellation.

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