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Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02)

Ariane 64 launched the Amazon Leo (LE-02) mission for Arianespace from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on Apr 30, 2026 (UTC).

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Launch pad

Ariane Launch Area 4 · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-02)

Launched Apr 30, 2026 5:57:15 PMSuccess

32 objects in orbit now

Flight direction

38° NE

measured from the launched orbit · inclination 51.9°

Flight path

First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)

Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.

About the mission

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. 32 satellites are carried on this launch.

Mission description from Launch Library 2.

Objects from this launch still in orbit

Launch time (your time zone)
Thu, Apr 30 · 5:57:15 PM
Status
Success
Launch provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Ariane 64
Mission type
Communications
Target orbit
LEO
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 4 · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana