Ariane 6

Europe's heavy-lift rocket, in two-booster (Ariane 62) and four-booster (Ariane 64) versions. Amazon has booked 18 Ariane 6 launches for its Leo constellation.

Timeline

First flightAJul 2024

First Ariane 64 launches 32 Amazon Leo satellitesBFeb 2026

First flight with P160C boostersCJun 2026

First geostationary mission (MTG-I2)DAug 2026

Launches ESA's PLATO telescopeEMar 2027

A Jul 2024 First flight

B Feb 2026 First Ariane 64 launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

C Jun 2026 First flight with P160C boosters

D Aug 2026 First geostationary mission (MTG-I2)

E Mar 2027 Launches ESA's PLATO telescopeIN PROGRESS