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Ariane 64 Block 2 — Amazon Leo (LE-03)

ArianespaceGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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.

Amazon Leo (LE-03)
Rocket
Full nameAriane 64 Block 2
FamilyAriane
NameAriane 64
Variant64 Block 2
Length63 m
Maiden flight1970
Agency
NameArianespace
CountryFRA
Founded1980