Arianespace | Ariane 64 | Amazon Leo (LE-01) Rocket Launch
Arianespace is scheduled to launch a Ariane 64 rocket as part of the Amazon Leo (LE-01) mission. The launch is scheduled on 02/12/2026 16:45 UTC for the Communications mission launching from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The status of the launch is Go For Launch. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Ariane 64 and experience the excitement for yourself.
Mission: Amazon Leo (LE-01)
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 will be carried on this launch.
Rocket: Ariane 64
The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 64 with four solid boosters intended for government and scientific missions.
Agency: Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world’s first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
