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Ariane 6 flight VA267 is scheduled for launch on February 12, 2026, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. This mission marks the first use of four boosters, doubling the liftoff thrust to deploy 32 satellites for Amazon's Leo constellation into low-Earth orbit.

The P120C solid rocket boosters, each 13.5 m long and filled with about 142 tonnes of solid propellant, provide a maximum thrust of approximately 4500 kN. The launch is set to occur between 16:45 and 17:13 GMT, with a total flight duration of 114 minutes until the last satellites are separated.

The mobile building surrounding Ariane 6 allows for assembly and protection until launch readiness. Ariane 6, Europe's newest heavy-lift rocket, aims to enhance efficiency and access to space for various missions.