Atlas V 551 | Amazon Leo (LA-05)
Launch Provider
United Launch Alliance
Countdown to Liftoff
What to Expect
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.
Mission Type: Satellite
Did You Know? 🤔
This rocket launches from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA - one of the coolest launch sites on Earth!
Rocket Specifications
Height
59.7m
Weight
573 kg
Payload
18,850 kg to LEO
Cost
$153,000,000
Launch Details
Launch Date
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Launch Time
1:45 AM EDT
Launch Site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket
Atlas V 551
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