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

TBDJun 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTCAriane 64 →
NET Early 2026
DATE NOT YET CONFIRMED
PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMAmazon Leo
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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.

VEHICLE
Ariane 64
MISSION
Amazon Leo (LE-03)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Amazon Leo
COUNTRY
FRA
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ed8ccd18-b530-4f55-92ae-bda89ac2985c
Reported date: Jun 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(30 days)
May 22, 2026 at 05:47 UTC
May 31, 2026 00:00Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
64 Block 2
When is the Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launch?
The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
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.
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 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: ed8ccd18-b530-4f55-92ae-bda89ac2985c
Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79