Kourou, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - European rocket puts Amazon internet satellites in orbit

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Europe's most powerful rocket Ariane 6 successfully released 32 satellites into orbit Thursday for Amazon's internet constellation, which is bidding to rival Elon Musk's giant Starlink. The rocket blasted off into overcast skies at 5:57 am (0857 GMT) from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America. A little under two hours after the launch, the satellites separated from the rocket and were released int......

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