A high‑power Ariane 64 rocket reached precise low Earth orbit for a full 32‑satellite deployment. The mission tightened timelines for Amazon Leo’s global rollout.
On April 30, 2026, the Ariane 6 launch vehicle from the French company Arianespace successfully deployed the second batch of Amazon Leo internet satellites into low Earth orbit.
The launch took place from the spaceport in French Guiana, using the most powerful Ariane 64 configuration.
New phase of Amazon Leo deployment
«On April 30, 2026, Arianespace successfully launched and deployed 32 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit aboard Ariane 6 in the most powerful Ariane 64 configuration from the European spaceport in French Guiana»
– Arianespace
According to the company, the mission was designated VA268, and with the LE-02 upper stage from Amazon Leo the flight lasted about 1 hour 54 minutes: all 32 satellites were delivered to the planned orbit.
This is the second Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo and another step in deploying a series of 18 missions.
Earlier, United Launch Alliance (ULA) carried out a launch with 29 Amazon internet satellites.
As a result, the Amazon Leo program continues to strengthen global Internet access from orbit and demonstrates collaboration among leading players in the space industry.