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

Name: Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)
Start: 2026-06-17T11:53:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-17T12:08:00+00:00
Location: Ariane Launch Area 4

GOJun 17, 2026 at 11:53 UTCAriane 64 →

T-MINUS

PADAriane Launch Area 4

SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

TYPECommunications

PROGRAMAmazon Leo

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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.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Ariane 64

AGENCY

Arianespace

MISSION

Amazon Leo (LE-03)

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Low Earth Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Ariane Launch Area 4

LAUNCH SITE

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

PROGRAM

Amazon Leo

COUNTRY

FRA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: ed8ccd18-b530-4f55-92ae-bda89ac2985c

Reported date: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:53 UTC

Last synced: 9 minutes ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY

STATUS CHANGEJun 5, 2026 at 14:47 UTC

TBD → GO

Source: Launch Library 2

MOVED UP(12.5 days)

Jun 5, 2026 at 14:47 UTC

Jun 30, 2026 00:00 → Jun 17, 2026 11:53 UTC

Source: Launch Library 2

DELAYED(30 days)

May 22, 2026 at 05:47 UTC

May 31, 2026 00:00 → Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC

Source: Launch Library 2

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VEHICLE — Ariane 64 →

MANUFACTURER

ArianeGroup

VARIANT

64 Block 2

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launch?

The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.

What rocket is being used for Amazon Leo (LE-03)?

The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) mission uses the Ariane 64 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup.

Where is the Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launching from?

The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 4 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.

What orbit is Amazon Leo (LE-03) going to?

The Amazon Leo (LE-03) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching Amazon Leo (LE-03)?

The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Amazon Leo program.

Can I watch the Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) 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

Jun 5, 2026 15:02 UTC

Launch status set to GO for launch

Updated via Launch Library 2

Jun 5, 2026 14:47 UTC

Launch moved up by 12.5 days

Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 17, 2026 11:53 UTC (via Launch Library 2)

Jun 5, 2026 14:47 UTC

Status changed: TBD u2192 GO

Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)

May 22, 2026 05:47 UTC

Launch delayed by 30 days

May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)

Mar 29, 2026 13:03 UTC

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 13:03 UTC

Launch date set: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:53 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 9 minutes ago

Launch ID: ed8ccd18-b530-4f55-92ae-bda89ac2985c

Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79

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Mission Profile

Amazon Leo (LE-03) is a Ariane 64 64 Block 2 mission operated by Arianespace set to lift off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on June 17, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. It is flown as part of the Amazon Leo program.

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

Mission Profile

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