The most powerful version of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket blasted off Thursday carrying 32 satellites for the Amazon Leo network, which aims to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink.
The launch from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a first for Amazon Leo.
US firm Amazon, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is the main commercial partner for the Ariane 6 despite the latter being touted as a symbol of European sovereignty in the sector.
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