An Ariane 6 rocket launched 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on June 17, 2026.at 8:21 a.m. EDT (1221 GMT; 9:21 a.m. local Kourou time). [Full Story](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/ariane-6-rocket-record-breaking-launch-amazon-leo-le-03) It was the largest payload yet lofted by an Ariane vehicle. Credit: Arianespace