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Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)
Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launched on Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Jun 2026
NET Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 64Vehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 4Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Amazon LeoProgram
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight sequence
Mission timeline
Key events from liftoff — ignition, staging, separation and deployment — with their times relative to T0.
- IgnitionT- 00:00:07
- LiftoffT+ 00:00:00
- SRB SeparationT+ 00:02:21
- Fairing SeparationT+ 00:03:11
- MECOT+ 00:07:45
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:07:51
- SES-1T+ 00:07:59
- SECO-1T+ 00:17:51
- SES-2T+ 01:08:44
- SECO-2T+ 01:09:02
- Payload Deployment Sequence StartT+ 01:26:32
- Payload Deployment Sequence EndT+ 01:51:17
- SES-3T+ 02:40:57
- SECO-3T+ 02:41:15
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 64 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:30
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 64 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Amazon Leo (LE-03)
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. 36 satellites will be carried on this Ariane 6 launch.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launch?
Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03)?
Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 64.
Where does Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.