Amazon Leo (LE-04)

Ariane 64 Block 2 · Arianespace

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

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 site
Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Vehicle
Ariane 64 Block 2
Provider
Arianespace
Orbit
LEO
Payload
Amazon Leo (LE-04)
Status
TBD
Vehicle height
63 m
Vehicle type flights
1
Vehicle type success rate
100.0%

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  1. JUL 3 · 12:23 PM UTC
    NET October 7.
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