• Avio’s new P160C solid rocket boosters delivered initial thrust for Ariane 6 flight VA26D, placing 36 Amazon LEO satellites into orbit.
• P160C, developed by Europropulsion, upgrades the P120C design while keeping compatibility with Ariane 6 architecture.
• Propellant mass rises to 156 tons from 142; booster length increases to 14.5 meters from 13.5; burn time extends to 137 seconds.
• Program positions P160C to lift Ariane 6 performance and support future Vega configurations, targeting higher launch cadence for constellation deployments.

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