Arianespace targets November 23 for next Amazon Leo satellite launch

Key takeaways

Arianespace says its next Ariane 6 flight is targeted no earlier than 23 November and is planned to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites.

What happened

Arianespace announced that an Ariane 6 flight carrying 36 Amazon Leo satellites is targeted for 23 November at the earliest. Amazon's launch updates describe the broader Leo deployment. This is a planned launch, not a completed mission; the date can change.

Why it matters

Each launch can add capacity to Amazon's low-Earth-orbit internet constellation. The announcement is also a test of Ariane 6's commercial launch cadence.

What to watch

Arianespace's final launch notice and the post-flight deployment confirmation will establish whether the mission proceeds as planned.

Sources

• https://newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-to-launch-36-amazon-leo-satellites-on-november-23-at-the-earliest-for-10th-ariane-6-flight/
• https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-satellite-rocket-launch-progress-updates