Ariane 64 launched Amazon Leo (LE-03) from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on 17 June 2026 at 12:21 UTC. Outcome: success. Operator: Arianespace.
Launch Date
17 June 2026
UTC Time
12:21 UTC
Vehicle
Ariane 64
Operator
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Launch Site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission Type
Communications
Mission Overview
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.
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