Amazon Leo launch schedule: next launch, rockets, and FAQ
Next Amazon Leo launch is Vulcan LV-01 on Nov 13, 2026 at 12:54 p.m. ET (pending range approval) with 40 satellites; Ariane 64 LE-04 follows NET Nov 23 with 36. Amazon Leo is the constellation formerly called Project Kuiper.
Status — next launch
| Mission | Date / time | Vehicle | Site | Sats | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV-01 (Leo Vulcan 1) | Fri Nov 13, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET (17:54 UTC), pending range approval | ULA Vulcan VC6L | SLC-41, Cape Canaveral | 40 | LV-01 countdown |
| LE-04 (Leo Europe 4 / VA271) | NET Nov 23, 2026 (exact window TBD) | Arianespace Ariane 64 | ELA-4, Kourou | 36 | LE-04 page |
LV-01 is the next flight: Amazon and ULA target Nov 13 at 12:54 p.m. ET, pending range approval. Do not read that as a firm “will launch” clock until the range clears it. LE-04 is NET only — Arianespace has not published a liftoff time.
Last checked Nov 6, 2026. Sources: Amazon mission updates, ULA Vulcan Leo 1, Arianespace LE-04 / VA271. Unofficial T-ZERO page.
Upcoming Amazon Leo launches
| Mission | NET / status | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV-01 | Nov 13, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET — pending range | Vulcan VC6L | First of 38 contracted Vulcan Leo flights; launch page |
| LE-04 | NET Nov 23, 2026 | Ariane 64 | 36 satellites; window TBD; launch page · Ariane 64 hub |
| LN-01 | 2026 TBD | New Glenn | Tracker lists date TBD; no firm Amazon clock; LN-01 page · New Glenn |
Further contracted Vulcan / Ariane / Falcon flights exist on Amazon’s manifest; only missions with a public near-term target are listed here.
Recent / completed Leo missions
Amazon has flown Leo (and earlier Project Kuiper) missions on Atlas V (KA-/LA-*), Falcon 9 (KF-*), and Ariane 6 (LE-*). This hub does not invent a live in-orbit satellite total or a complete mission count — see Amazon’s numbered mission list for the current figure.
| Flight | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VA267 / LE-01 | Feb 12, 2026 | Ariane 64 debut; 32 satellites |
| LE-02 | Apr 30, 2026 | Amazon Leo on Ariane 64 |
| VA269 / LE-03 | Jun 17, 2026 | First Ariane 64 with P160C; 36 satellites |
Atlas V and Falcon 9 also flew earlier Kuiper/Leo batches. Details: Amazon mission updates · Ariane 64 flight history.
Amazon Leo FAQ
When is the next Amazon Leo launch?
Next is LV-01 (Leo Vulcan 1) on ULA Vulcan VC6L from SLC-41, Cape Canaveral — targeted Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 12:54 p.m. ET (17:54 UTC), pending range approval (Amazon mission update; ULA). See the LV-01 launch page for the live countdown.
What is Amazon Leo (and Project Kuiper)?
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit broadband constellation, formerly Project Kuiper (renamed Nov 13, 2025 per Amazon). Its goal is fast internet beyond existing networks. Full-scale deployment began in 2025. This page does not state a live in-orbit satellite total — check Amazon's mission updates for the current figure.
What flies after LV-01?
LE-04 (Leo Europe 4) on Arianespace Ariane 64 from Kourou is NET Nov 23, 2026; exact window TBD (Arianespace / Amazon). Planned for 36 satellites. See the LE-04 launch page, Ariane 64, and Kourou watch guide.
How many satellites are on LV-01 and LE-04?
LV-01: 40 (largest Leo payload to date on Vulcan; first of 38 contracted Vulcan Leo missions). LE-04: 36 (fourth Ariane 6 Leo flight of 2026; second with the larger 36-sat stack). Source: Amazon.
Which rockets launch Amazon Leo?
Contracted and flown mix includes ULA Atlas V (historical), ULA Vulcan, Arianespace Ariane 6/64, SpaceX Falcon 9, and Blue Origin New Glenn. New Glenn LN-01 is listed as 2026 TBD on trackers — no firm date. See Vulcan, Ariane 64, New Glenn, and Falcon 9.
Why does LV-01 matter beyond the constellation?
It is Vulcan's return-to-flight after the GEM 63XL nozzle grounding, the first VC6L (six solids), an improved nozzle, a LEO-optimized Centaur V, and the long fairing. See the Vulcan FAQ for vehicle context. Do not treat national-security recertification as cleared unless a later source confirms it.
Was this called Project Kuiper?
Yes. On Nov 13, 2025, Project Kuiper was renamed Amazon Leo (Amazon). Missions before the rename often use Kuiper codes (KA-/KF-); later Atlas missions use LA-*, Ariane LE-*, Vulcan LV-*, and New Glenn LN-*.
Sources: Amazon, ULA Vulcan Leo 1, Arianespace LE-04, Vulcan FAQ, Ariane 64. Last checked Nov 6, 2026.
Rockets that fly Leo
- ULA Vulcan (LV-01 next; VC6L) · FAQ
- Arianespace Ariane 64 (LE-01–LE-04)
- SpaceX Falcon 9 (historical KF-* / Leo Falcon flights)
- Blue Origin New Glenn (LN-01 TBD)
- ULA Atlas V — historical KA-/LA-* flights; Atlas V is retired from new Leo manifests (no live Atlas V rocket page on T-ZERO)
Related on T-ZERO
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