Rocket
Ariane 64 Block 2
Arianespace
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Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)
Arianespace · Ariane 64 Block 2
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 35-40 satellites will be carried on each Ariane 6 launch.
Launch status
To be confirmed
Scheduled
October 7, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 4
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch window
Oct 7, 00:00 UTC – Oct 7, 00:00 UTC
Destination: Low Earth Orbit
Mission overview
About this launch
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 35-40 satellites will be carried on each Ariane 6 launch.
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
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