Amazon Leo (LE-04)
Ariane 64 Block 2 · Arianespace · Ariane Launch Area 4
Overview
Date to be determined
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- Rocket
- Ariane 64 Block 2
- Provider
- Arianespace
- Launch pad
- Ariane Launch Area 4
- Location
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Launch time
- Not confirmed yet
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
Live updates
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Discussion
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Rockets and launchesMission
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.
Description from the launch provider, passed on by Launch Library, The Space Devs.
Rocket
Ariane 6 variant with four upgraded P160C solid boosters, enabling heavier payloads. Each P160C booster holds 14 additional tons of propellant, compared to the P120C boosters of the Block 1 variant.
Launch site
ELA-4, is a launch pad and associated facilities at the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana. The complex is composed of a launch pad with mobile gantry, an horizontal assembly building and a dedicated launch operations building. ELA-4 is operated by Arianespace as part of the Ariane 6 program.
Ariane Launch Area 4 · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana