Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)

Mission Status

Current date is a placeholder or rough estimation based on unreliable or interpreted sources.

Mission Updates

Jan 19, 07:27 AM Nosu

Reportedly targeting Q2 2026, as early as April or May

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Jun 26, 02:40 PM Nosu

NET 2026 with the introduction of Block 2 for Kuiper, per https://spacenews.com/europe-aims-to-end-space-access-crisis-with-ariane-6s-inaugural-launch/

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Oct 12, 03:07 PM Nosu

NET 2025

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Apr 6, 07:19 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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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. 35-40 satellites will be carried on each Ariane 6 launch.

Mission Type Communications
Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Ariane 64 Block 2
Manufacturer ArianeGroup
Height 63 m
Diameter 5.4 m
Maiden Flight N/A
Success Rate 0/0 (0%)