Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)
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Mission Description
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.
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Mission Updates
Nosu
6/26/2024, 2:40:32 PM
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/
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Launch Window
6/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rocket Details
Ariane 64 Block 2
Family: Ariane
Variant: 64 Block 2
Launch Facility
Ariane Launch Area 4
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana