Ariane 6
vehicleESA/Arianespace heavy-lift Ariane 6.
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- launch2026-02-12Ariane 6 launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites
- launch2025-11-04Launch of Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite
- launch2025-08-13Launch of MetOp-SG-A1 weather satellite
- launch2024-02-12Ariane 6 launches with four boosters
- launch2024-02-12Ariane 6 launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites
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Arianespace readies Amazon Leo launch
Arianespace is preparing for the launch of 32 Amazon Leo satellites on April 28, 2026, from the Spaceport at Kourou, French Guiana. This mission marks the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket, designed to enhance global connectivity services. The satellites are designated LE-02 and are part of a broader deployment strategy for Amazon Leo's constellation.
Preparing first Ariane 6 with four boosters and liftoff
Arianespace's Ariane 6 rocket, equipped with four boosters, was successfully launched carrying 32 satellites for Amazon Leo. The central core arrived at the launch pad on January 21, 2026, followed by booster installations completed by January 22. Liftoff occurred on February 12 at 13:45 local time, with satellite separation achieved after 114 minutes in low-Earth orbit.