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European Spaceflight · Europe · Ariane 6 ramps as Europe's only heavy ride to orbit, flying Amazon Leo
Tracks Europe's 2026 manifest, Ariane 6 ramping while Vega C management splits to Avio and new small launchers remain pre-operational. Frames the thin cadence as Europe's persistent autonomy gap behind the US and China.
“Ariane 6 is ramping, but Europe's launch base remains thin: a handful of flights a year against US and Chinese tempo.”