Ariane 6 — next launch, schedule & where to watch
Next Ariane 6 launch: Ariane 64 Block 2 Amazon Leo (LE-04), in 5 weeks, targeting Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern. Full schedule below.
Europe’s heavy-lift rocket, flying institutional and commercial missions from French Guiana.
Flown by Arianespace.
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Upcoming Ariane 6 launches
- Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04) In 5 weeks
- Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 In 13 weeks
- Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) In 17 weeks
- Ariane 64 | GO-1 In 17 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
When is the next Ariane 6 launch?
The next Ariane 6 launch is Ariane 64 Block 2 Amazon Leo (LE-04), currently targeting Oct 7, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC / Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern / Oct 6, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific. Dates slip often; this page is rebuilt daily with the latest schedule, or set a free alert to get the final time.
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.