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Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)
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Jun 17, 2026 at 12:21 UTC
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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.
35-40 satellites will be carried on each Ariane 6 launch.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 64AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Amazon Leo (LE-03)
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: ed8ccd18-b530-4f55-92ae-bda89ac2985c
Reported date: Jun 17, 2026 at 12:21 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
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IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 17, 2026 at 14:34 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 17, 2026 at 12:24 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 17, 2026 at 12:15 UTC
HOLD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Jun 17, 2026 at 12:15 UTCJun 17, 2026 11:53 → Jun 17, 2026 12:21 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 17, 2026 at 11:55 UTC
GO → HOLD
Source: Launch Library 2
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 UTCJun 30, 2026 00:00 → Jun 17, 2026 11:53 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(30 days)
May 22, 2026 at 05:47 UTCMay 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
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Ariane 6 variant with four upgraded P160C solid boosters, enabling heavier payloads. Each P160C booster holds 14 additional tons of propellant, compared to the P120C boosters of the Block 1 variant.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
🔗 Flight VA269 | Amazon Leo LE-03 | Ariane 6 | Arianespace🔗 Vol VA269 | Amazon Leo LE-03 | Ariane 6 | Arianespace🔗 Lancement Ariane 6 avec les nouveaux propulseurs P160C (Amazon LEO – VA269)🔗 Ariane 6 Debuts New Booster Upgrade launching Amazon Leo (LE-03)🔗 Arianespace – Ariane 64 – Amazon Leo (LE-03) – ELA-4 – Guiana SC, French Guiana – June 17, 2026
MORE INFO
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 12:21 PM 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-03)?
The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) mission uses the Ariane 64 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 64 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
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 20, 2026 11:23 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 17, 2026 14:34 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 12:24 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 12:15 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Jun 17, 2026 11:53 UTC u2192 Jun 17, 2026 12:21 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 12:15 UTC
Status changed: HOLD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 11:55 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 HOLD
Launch placed on HOLD (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 12:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: ed8ccd18-b530-4f55-92ae-bda89ac2985c
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79
●X (Twitter) Search17 minutes ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
1 month ago
LAUNCH! The debut of the upgraded P160C solid rocket boosters on the Ariane 64 configuration, launching Amazon Leo (LE-03) from ELA-4, Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.nnhttps://t.co/6hIv1tjM9E https://t.co/mMOACqqCdW
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Amazon Leo (LE-03)nud83dude80 Ariane 64 Block 2nud83cuddebud83cuddf7 Guiana Space Centre, French Guiananud83duddd3ufe0f June 17 ud83dudd50 11:53 AM UTCnud83cudfab 36 satellites will be carried on this Ariane 6 launch. https://t.co/rS1d4GUihd https://t.co/3Hl7HHHw04
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Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launch attempt from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana in 30min https://t.co/gOS24lQoGh
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One hour until the launch of Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)nnCheck the Next Spaceflight app or website for more infonhttps://t.co/LCAQ0jtyTR
View on X →1 month ago
Next up: Arianespace will launch its Ariane 64 rocket for Amazon Leo (LE-03) from the Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The lift-off is schedulded for 08:53 GFT, 1153 UTC, 13:53 CET; launch window is open until 1222 UTC.nCu in the chat, Spacers! nnhttps://t.co/0sHm8Ci3r6
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Mission Profile
Amazon Leo (LE-03) was a Ariane 64 64 Block 2 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on June 17, 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.