Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02)

Mission Status

Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.

Mission Updates

Apr 14, 05:04 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch window.

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Mar 24, 07:26 PM Nosu

Targeting April 28

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Mar 23, 05:56 PM Cosmic_Penguin

NET April.

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Mar 13, 06:53 PM Cosmic_Penguin

NET April-Q2.

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Feb 13, 10:11 AM Nosu

This is the next Ariane 6 launch after LE-01 (VA267)

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Jan 10, 02:25 PM Nosu

Adding launch on Ariane 64 Block 1

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Mission Details

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. 32 satellites are carried on this launch.

Mission Type Communications
Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 08:51 AM - 09:39 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Ariane 64
Manufacturer ArianeGroup
Height 63 m
Diameter 5.4 m
Maiden Flight 2026-02-12
Success Rate 1/1 (100%)

Ariane 6 variant with four solid boosters, enabling heavier payloads.