Upcoming launches
Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)
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.
| Organization | Arianespace |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Ariane 64 Block 2 |
| Location | Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana |
| Country | GUF |
| Date | Approximate |
| Status | To Be Determined |
| Outcome | — |
| Recorded slips | — |
In the news
- Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027. target for return (opens in a new tab) Arstechnica · 25 Sep 2026, 07:00
Provenance
| Source | Launch Library 2 — Upcoming launches |
|---|---|
| Feed | ll2/launches/upcoming |
| Provider data as of | not stated |
| First observed here | 9 Oct 2026, 20:14 EDT |
| Last observed here | 10 Oct 2026, 20:02 EDT |
| In latest snapshot | Yes |
| Record identifier | 7e4547a0-4e88-5d52-8e53-82705ffa81ad |
Local observation history
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