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Amazon backs Ariane with rocket launch orders as Europe battles to close its space gap
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Amazon announced orders for multiple rocket launches on Ariana, Europe's primary heavy-lift launch vehicle. The announcement comes as European governments have increased investment in domestic space capabilities. Amazon did not disclose the financial terms or number of launches included in the agreement.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/10/amazon-ariane-rocket-launch-space-spacex.html
