Arianespace launch schedule — when & where to watch
Europe’s launch services provider, flying the heavy-lift Ariane 6 and the Vega family from French Guiana.
Upcoming Arianespace launches
- Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-03) In 4 weeks
- Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 In 13 weeks
- Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 In 18 weeks
- Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) In 30 weeks
- Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) In 30 weeks
- Ariane 64 | GO-1 In 30 weeks
Most often launches from: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
About Arianespace
Arianespace markets and operates Europe’s launch vehicles, currently the heavy-lift Ariane 6 and the smaller Vega C. It has launched commercial communications satellites and European institutional missions for decades.
Its launches fly from the Guiana Space Centre near Kourou in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America. The equatorial location is ideal for reaching geostationary orbit but is not visible from the continental United States.
Rockets: Ariane 6
Official Arianespace website ↗
Arianespace launch viewing FAQ
Where do Arianespace rockets launch from?
From the Guiana Space Centre near Kourou in French Guiana, South America — a near-equatorial site chosen for efficient access to geostationary orbit.
Can I see an Ariane launch from the US?
No — launches from French Guiana are not visible from North America. They can be watched live on Arianespace’s webcast.