Ariane 64 Block 2 | Project Kuiper (Ariane 6 #3)

Launch Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Launch Site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Launch Vehicle: Ariane 64 Block 2

Status: To Be Determined

Mission Details

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. 35-40 satellites will be carried on each Ariane 6 launch.

Launch Service Provider

Arianespace (ASA)

Rocket Information

Configuration: Ariane 64
Manufacturer: ArianeGroup
Payload Capacity to LEO: 23650 kg
Height: 63 meters
Diameter: 5.4 meters

Launch Pad

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana Ariane Launch Area 4

Updates

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:40:32 GMT
NET 2026 with the introduction of Block 2 for Kuiper, per https://spacenews.com/europe-aims-to-end-space-access-crisis-with-ariane-6s-inaugural-launch/
by Nosu
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:07:06 GMT
NET 2025
by Nosu
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:19:27 GMT
Added launch.
by Cosmic_Penguin