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Ariane 64: Amazon Leo (LE-02)
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.
Thursday, 30 April 202608:57 UTC
Mission Data
🇪🇺ArianespaceEst. 1980
Launch VehicleAriane 64
Vehicle FamilyAriane
Vehicle Record2 of 2 launches (100%)
Provider TypeCommercial
Agency Record313 successes / 15 failures (95%)
Success Streak16 consecutive
ProgramAmazon Leo · Communication Constellation
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch PadAriane Launch Area 4
LocationGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana GUF
Orbital Launches This Year#103
Agency Launches This Year#2
Launches From This Pad9
Launches From This Site336
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
About Ariane 64
Ariane 6 variant with four solid boosters, enabling heavier payloads.
Launch Site
Ariane Launch Area 4 · 5.2563°N 52.7868°W
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.