Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)
To Be Determined
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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.
Reportedly targeting Q2 2026, as early as April or May
NET 2026 with the introduction of Block 2 for Kuiper, per https://spacenews.com/europe-aims-to-end-space-access-crisis-with-ariane-6s-inaugural-launch/
NET 2025
Added launch.
ArianeGroup (formerly Airbus Safran Launchers) is an aerospace company based in France. A joint venture between Airbus and Safran, the company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux. It consists of three core arms: aerospace, defence and security.
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