Ariane 6 launch schedule — when & where to watch
Europe’s heavy-lift rocket, flying institutional and commercial missions from French Guiana.
Flown by Arianespace.
Upcoming Ariane 6 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 Ariane 6
Ariane 6 is Europe’s heavy-lift launch vehicle, operated by Arianespace for European institutional missions and commercial satellites. It flies in two- and four-booster configurations depending on the payload.
Ariane 6 launches from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, a near-equatorial site that is efficient for reaching geostationary orbit but is not visible from North America.
Ariane 6 viewing FAQ
Can I watch an Ariane 6 launch in person from the US?
No — it launches from French Guiana in South America, which is not visible from North America. Arianespace streams launches live.