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Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)

Name: Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)
Start: 2026-11-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-23T00:15:00+00:00
Location: Ariane Launch Area 4

TBD Ariane 64 →

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Nov 23, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

Low Earth Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 100% success

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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 64

AGENCY

Arianespace

MISSION

Amazon Leo (LE-04)

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

TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 7bdc412b-c965-4517-a131-f57a01189803

Reported date: Nov 23, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

Last synced: 6 minutes ago

This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.

SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY

MOVED UP(7 days)

Oct 14, 2026 at 14:48 UTC

Nov 30, 2026 00:00 → Nov 23, 2026 00:00 UTC

Source: Launch Library 2

DELAYED(30 days)

Oct 13, 2026 at 18:58 UTC

Oct 31, 2026 00:00 → Nov 30, 2026 00:00 UTC

Source: Launch Library 2

DELAYED(24 days)

Sep 25, 2026 at 12:54 UTC

Oct 7, 2026 00:00 → Oct 31, 2026 00:00 UTC

Source: Launch Library 2

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VEHICLE — Ariane 64 →

MANUFACTURER

ArianeGroup

VARIANT

64 Block 2

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) launch?

The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 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-04)?

The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) 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-04) launching from?

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

What orbit is Amazon Leo (LE-04) going to?

The Amazon Leo (LE-04) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching Amazon Leo (LE-04)?

The Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Amazon Leo program.

Can I watch the Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) 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

Oct 14, 2026 14:48 UTC

Launch moved up by 7 days

Nov 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Nov 23, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)

Oct 13, 2026 18:58 UTC

Launch delayed by 30 days

Oct 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Nov 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)

Sep 25, 2026 12:54 UTC

Launch delayed by 24 days

Oct 7, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Oct 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)

Aug 26, 2026 10:23 UTC

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Aug 26, 2026 10:23 UTC

Launch date set: Nov 23, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 6 minutes ago

Launch ID: 7bdc412b-c965-4517-a131-f57a01189803

Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79

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Mission Profile

Amazon Leo (LE-04) 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 November 23, 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-04)

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