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Last update: 38 minutes agoAriane 6 Boosters Upgrade: Europe’s Ariane 6 just flew its heaviest mission yet from Kourou, French Guiana, launching 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into low Earth orbit and marking the first use of upgraded P160C solid rocket boosters. Launch Tech in Focus: The new P160C boosts thrust and payload, extending burn time and increasing propellant load versus the earlier P120C—helping Ariane 64 carry roughly 10% more to LEO. Amazon Leo Momentum: The mission (VA269 / LE-03) is the third Ariane 6 flight for Amazon this year and pushes Amazon Leo past 100 satellites in orbit in under five months, as the constellation targets thousands more launches ahead. Local Space History: A separate look back at ISRO’s early days recalls how its first comms satellite, APPLE, was tested using a bullock cart to create a non-magnetic setup for antenna checks—an improvised fix before proper facilities existed. Amazon Energy Debate: Coverage also flags how Petrobras is funding a “fair energy transition” campaign while critics point to continued oil exploration plans, raising questions about the gap between messaging and investment priorities. Nature Watch: And for a lighter science note, the Goliath birdeater tarantula gets attention as the largest spider by mass, native to the Amazon region including French Guiana.
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