PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMAmazon Leo
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.
32 satellites are carried on this launch.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 64AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Amazon Leo (LE-02)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 4LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaPROGRAM
Amazon Leo
COUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7bffe283-a708-427d-ba0d-43ea741453b1
Reported date: Apr 30, 2026 at 08:57 UTC
Last synced: 13 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 30, 2026 at 10:54 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 30, 2026 at 09:22 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.8 hrs)
Apr 30, 2026 at 08:20 UTCApr 30, 2026 08:08 → Apr 30, 2026 08:57 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2 days)
Apr 25, 2026 at 16:13 UTCApr 28, 2026 08:51 → Apr 30, 2026 08:08 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 14, 2026 at 21:33 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(8.9 hrs)
Apr 14, 2026 at 21:33 UTCApr 28, 2026 00:00 → Apr 28, 2026 08:51 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Ariane 64 →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
64
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Ariane 6 variant with four solid boosters, enabling heavier payloads.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) launch?
The Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Amazon Leo (LE-02)?
The Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) mission uses the Ariane 64 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 64 has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 4 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Amazon Leo (LE-02) going to?
The Amazon Leo (LE-02) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Amazon Leo (LE-02)?
The Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Amazon Leo program.
Can I watch the Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
May 7, 2026 08:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 30, 2026 10:54 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 09:22 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 08:20 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.8 hours
Apr 30, 2026 08:08 UTC u2192 Apr 30, 2026 08:57 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 25, 2026 16:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 47.3 hours
Apr 28, 2026 08:51 UTC u2192 Apr 30, 2026 08:08 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 14, 2026 21:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 8.9 hours
Apr 28, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 28, 2026 08:51 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 14, 2026 21:33 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 23, 2026 18:10 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 23, 2026 18:10 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 30, 2026 at 08:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 hours ago
●Launch Library 213 hours ago
Launch ID: 7bffe283-a708-427d-ba0d-43ea741453b1
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
3 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search13 hours ago
8 tweets
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Mission Profile
Amazon Leo (LE-02) was a Ariane 64 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on April 30, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Amazon Leo program. The launch was a success.