MISSION NAME
Project Kuiper (Ariane 6 #1) 1
Status
TBD
DATE
31 DEC 2026
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 4
Description
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.
Ariane 64 Block 2
