Atlas V 551
SuccessAmazon Leo (LA-05) · United Launch Alliance
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, Apr 4, 2026, 05:46 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, Apr 4, 2026, 05:45 UTC – Saturday, Apr 4, 2026, 06:14 UTC
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Amazon Leo (LA-05)
Type
Communications
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 29 satellites are carried on this launch.
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