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Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

On 12 February, Arianespace launched the first Ariane 6 in its four‑booster (Ariane 64) configuration from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, inserting 32 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into ~465 km orbit. The flight validates Ariane 6’s heavy‑lift capability and secures additional Amazon missions.

2026-02-12T09:24:43.456467-08:00

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FCC clears ~4,500 second‑generation Amazon Leo satellites as Kuiper seeks extension for Gen‑1 July milestone

2026-02-10T15:35:56.178994-08:00

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Amazon Leo secures maritime reseller partners as Ariane 64 prepares to launch 32 LEO satellites

2026-02-10T11:22:22.946780-08:00

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Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches to accelerate Project Kuiper deployment

2026-02-02T05:02:43.964720-08:00

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Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites On 12 February, Arianespace launched the first Ariane 6 in its four‑booster (Ariane 64) configuration from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, inserting 32 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into ~465 km orbit. The flight validates Ariane 6’s heavy‑lift capability and secures additional Amazon missions.

2026-02-12T09:24:43.456467-08:00

Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

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FCC clears ~4,500 second‑generation Amazon Leo satellites as Kuiper seeks extension for Gen‑1 July milestone The FCC has authorized Amazon to deploy roughly 4,500 second‑generation Amazon Leo (Project Kuiper) LEO satellites to expand global and polar broadband coverage. Amazon has simultaneously asked for an extension to its first‑generation July deployment milestone after completing only about 11% of required Gen‑1 satellites.

2026-02-10T15:35:56.178994-08:00

FCC clears ~4,500 second‑generation Amazon Leo satellites as Kuiper seeks extension for Gen‑1 July milestone

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Amazon Leo secures maritime reseller partners as Ariane 64 prepares to launch 32 LEO satellites Amazon Leo has signed its first commercial maritime reseller agreements — including ELCOME and MTN — to offer LEO broadband to ships, a move announced days ahead of Ariane 64's maiden flight tasked with placing 32 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit. The deals anchor maritime distribution as service rollout accelerates.

2026-02-10T11:22:22.946780-08:00

Amazon Leo secures maritime reseller partners as Ariane 64 prepares to launch 32 LEO satellites

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AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses AT&T will use Amazon Leo's low‑Earth‑orbit network and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit‑speed fixed broadband to business customers, expanding AT&T’s coverage footprint. The commercial‑grade Leo Ultra antenna, launched in November, will supply connectivity services to AT&T under the AWS–AT&T collaboration.

2026-02-04T12:09:12.942331-08:00

AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses

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Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches to accelerate Project Kuiper deployment Amazon has purchased ten additional Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX to accelerate deployment of its Project Kuiper broadband constellation. The move increases Kuiper's scheduled launch capacity and signals Amazon's push to speed in-orbit buildout of its LEO broadband service.

2026-02-02T05:02:43.964720-08:00

Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches to accelerate Project Kuiper deployment

CNBC

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage Amazon asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to a mid‑2026 deadline that requires more than 1,600 LEO broadband satellites in orbit, saying it has been unable to secure enough rocket rides. The extra time is aimed at completing deployments and starting service for its rebranded Amazon Leo network.

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage

Reuters

Nigeria grants seven-year satellite permits to Kuiper, BeetleSat and Satelio, joining SpaceX in broadband push Nigeria's telecoms regulator has granted seven-year satellite permits to Amazon's Kuiper Systems, Israel's NSLComm (BeetleSat) and Germany's Satelio IoT Services, joining an earlier clearance for SpaceX and clearing multiple operators to expand space-based broadband services in the country, the regulator said on Thursday.

2026-01-17T16:05:45.942921-08:00

Nigeria grants seven-year satellite permits to Kuiper, BeetleSat and Satelio, joining SpaceX in broadband push

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Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026 Arianespace will begin launches for Amazon’s LEO broadband programs in February when the inaugural Ariane 64 — the four-booster Ariane 6 variant — is tasked to place 32 Amazon Leo satellites on Feb. 12, 2026. The operator plans 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including 2–3 Amazon Kuiper missions.

2026-01-15T11:08:13.203490-08:00

Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches with maiden Ariane 64 on Feb. 12; targets 7–8 Ariane 6 flights in 2026

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Ariane 6 (Ariane 64) debuts four‑booster configuration, launches 32 Amazon Leo satellites

FCC clears ~4,500 second‑generation Amazon Leo satellites as Kuiper seeks extension for Gen‑1 July milestone

Amazon Leo secures maritime reseller partners as Ariane 64 prepares to launch 32 LEO satellites

Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches to accelerate Project Kuiper deployment

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