🚀 Atlas V 551 · Amazon Leo (LA-08)
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. July 2, 2026 at 04:30 UTC · Launch Successful Atlas V 551 — United Launch Alliance, to Low Earth Orbit Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA The world's 7330th orbital launch attempt, and 157th of 2026. Program: Amazon Leo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxEYrkqNH8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HtMe5qJy0 Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image via The Space Devs.