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ArianespaceAriane 64
Amazon Leo (LE-02)
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StatusSuccess
VehicleAriane 64
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 4
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Mission
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. 32 satellites are carried on this launch.
Quick facts
VehicleAriane 64
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 4
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowApr 30, 08:08:45 UTC→Apr 30, 08:57:15 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyAriane
