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Mission VA268: Ariane 64 is gaining strength. At Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, the four solid rocket boosters for mission VA268 have been transferred to the pad, joining the central core of Ariane 6 arrived yesterday. This milestone marks the progressive assembly of Ariane 64, the most powerful configuration of Ariane 6. Once integrated, these boosters will provide the thrust required at liftoff, enabling Ariane 64 to deliver 32 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit. Scheduled for April 28, 2026, mission VA268 is the second Ariane 6 mission dedicated to the deployment of the Amazon Leo constellation. All eyes are now on the next steps toward liftoff. #LaunchingAmbitions @Amazonleo @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

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Mission VA268: Ariane 6 has reached the launch pad. At Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, the central core of Ariane 6 for mission VA268 has been transferred from the Launcher Integration Building (BAL) to the launch pad. Once in front of the mobile gantry, the stage was raised to a vertical position, a key milestone in the launcher assembly process. This operation initiates the final assembly phase on the pad, where Ariane 64, the most powerful version of Ariane 6, will progressively come together. Scheduled for April 28, 2026, mission VA268 will place 32 @Amazonleo satellites into low Earth orbit, demonstrating once again Ariane 6’s capability to support large-scale constellation deployments. The campaign is underway. #LaunchingAmbitions @Amazonleo @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

@308RL Thank you so much for your support 😊🚀

@Arianespace Godspeed! 😀😘😎

@Rutagon It really is. Thank you so much for your input and support 😊🚀

@Arianespace Vertical integration is always a massive milestone for mission readiness. Seeing the Ariane 64 prep for a 32-satellite deployment highlights the scale of modern orbital logistics. Reliable launch cadence is critical as we continue to expand low Earth orbit infrastructure.

@aniruddha163 Thank you so much 😊🚀

@Arianespace Best of luck 👍

@IterativeEng Absolutely! Thank you so much for your input and support 😊🚀

@Arianespace A strong milestone for Ariane 6, and a useful reminder that launch capability depends not only on the rocket, but on disciplined execution across the ground campaign.

@DirAziz1 Thank you so much for your support 😊🚀

@Arianespace Wonderful. God speed

With thousands of gigabytes of data generated every day across the constellation, the programme has set a new standard in Earth observation. This launch also reflected Arianespace’s ability to serve Europe’s institutional missions, supporting long-term programmes that contribute to environmental monitoring, security, and autonomy. Because beyond reaching orbit, space enables us to better understand the world we live in. #LaunchingAmbitions @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort @CopernicusEU @EU_Commission (2/2)

April 3, 2014 - the beginning of a new way to observe Earth. On this day, Arianespace launched Sentinel-1A from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking the start of the Copernicus programme. Equipped with a high-performance radar, Sentinel-1A was designed to see what others cannot. Day and night. Through clouds. Across oceans, ice, and land. It was the first of a series of Sentinel missions, each contributing to a comprehensive, continuous view of our planet. From monitoring sea ice and oil spills to tracking ground movements, air quality, and sea levels, Copernicus delivers critical data to better understand and protect our planet. (1/2)

Over 20 tons to space. With Ariane 6, Arianespace can deliver over 20 tons into orbit within a single payload fairing. That’s the equivalent of multiple satellites launched together, from large telecommunications spacecraft to entire constellations in low Earth orbit. But beyond the number, this capability reflects something essential: adaptability. Each mission is different. Different payloads. Different destinations. Different requirements. Ariane 6 is designed to meet this diversity, with the performance and flexibility needed to support both institutional and commercial missions. Because in today’s space landscape, it’s not just about how much you can launch. It’s about delivering exactly what each mission requires. #LaunchingAmbitions

@spacemafia That he did! 😊🚀

@Arianespace I like that guy, Messier. He mapped a lot of things.

Messier 58. A spiral galaxy, 62 million light-years away, now revealed in unprecedented detail. But images like this don’t start in space. They start on the ground. On December 25, 2021, Ariane 5 lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport, carrying one of the most ambitious scientific missions ever built: the James Webb Space Telescope. A mission where everything had to be reinvented. Webb was unlike any payload before: folded to fit inside the fairing, yet designed to deploy into a structure the size of a tennis court, and extremely sensitive to pressure, temperature, and environmental conditions. To make this possible, the Ariane 5 launcher itself had to be adapted: - a custom interface to accommodate its unique dimensions - redesigned venting systems to protect its fragile sunshield - a tailored flight profile to carefully manage thermal exposure In just 27 minutes, Ariane 5 delivered Webb onto its trajectory toward L2, 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. With such precision that it saved enough onboard fuel to extend the mission’s lifetime by more than 10 years. A launch is only the beginning. But when done right, it can change how we see the universe. #LaunchingAmbitions 🚀 Launch operator: @Arianespace 🚀 Prime Launcher: @ArianeGroup 🛰️ Customer: @NASA + @esa + @csa_asc 🛰️ Satellite manufacturer: northropgrumman

@DrakeShiryu Et ce n'est pas fini ! Merci pour votre soutien 😊🚀

@Arianespace J'étais déjà impressionné lors du lancement, mais je le suis encore plus quand je vois chaque nouvelle observation de ce précieux chargement

@sattechfanatic Thank you for your input, Max 😊🚀

@Arianespace Canopée delivers Ariane 64 for VA268. Deploying 32 satellites in under two hours demonstrates why stable policy frameworks remain essential for European heavy lift operations.

Let the campaign begin ! 🚀 The launcher campaign for VA268 / LE-02 is now officially underway in French Guiana, while the satellite campaign is progressing in parallel, with the satellites already at the Europe’s spaceport. After crossing the Atlantic aboard Canopée, the Ariane 6 components, including the main and upper stages, have been delivered to Kourou and will soon be assembled for the next launch in support of Amazon Leo: VA268 will be the second Ariane 6 mission dedicated to the Amazon Leo constellation, as part of a series of 18 launches. Ariane 64, the most powerful version of Ariane 6, will once again demonstrate its full capability with its four boosters. 32 satellites will be deployed into low Earth orbit in a mission lasting less than two hours. (1/2)

@_starbase_ We do as well! Thank you for your support, Mario 😊🚀

@Arianespace Love that ship!

A launch date set for the next Amazon Leo flight aboard Ariane 6 On April 28, 2026, Arianespace will launch another 32 new satellites for @Amazonleo aboard Ariane 64, the most powerful configuration of Ariane 6. Designated VA268 and LE-02 for Amazon Leo, this mission will mark the second Ariane 6 launch dedicated to the deployment of the Amazon Leo constellation, within a series of 18. Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network will deliver fast, reliable internet to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. Through this mission, Arianespace continues to contribute to the expansion of connectivity services worldwide and will showcase again the full-power capability of Ariane 6 and its ability to meet the requirements of large-scale constellation deployments. 🔗 Read the full press release here: arianespace.pulse.ly/sbznyoagwo #LaunchingAmbitions @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @