Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)
- Date (UTC)
- 2026 (approximate date)
- Rocket
- Ariane 64 Block 2
- Launch provider
- Arianespace
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Status
- Date to be determined
- Mission
- Amazon Leo (LE-04)
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission
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.
NET = no earlier than. Launch dates change often; check the provider's official channels on launch day.
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