Accesswire·Jun 17, 2026
The New Ariane 6 with 4 P160C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon LEO SatellitesCOLLEFERRO, IT / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Avio's new P160C solid rocket boosters successfully powered Ariane 6 flight VA269, enabling the launcher to deploy 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit and marking a major step forward in the ramp-up of Europe's new-generation launch system. Developed by Europropulsion, the joint venture between Avio and ArianeGroup, the P160C builds on the proven P120C technology and introduces a significant performance increase while preserving compatibility with the Ariane 6 launcher architecture.
