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Amazon Leo (LV-01)

Vulcan VC6LUnited Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 41

September 2026 · Date and time TBD

Calendar available when time is confirmed

NextMission AnnouncedT-720:00:00

Time to launch

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September 2026Exact time confirmed closer to launch

Launch Window Confidence

46% — Uncertain

Mission Brief

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. 45 satellites will be carried on each Vulcan launch.

PayloadAmazon Leo (LV-01)

OrbitLow Earth Orbit

CustomerAmazon Leo

Stages2

PadSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Mission Announced

Official mission announcement and payload assignment

T-720:00:00

12:00 AM UTC

Mission AnnouncedT-720:00:0012:00 AM UTC
Vehicle RolloutT-48:00:0012:00 AM UTC
Wet Dress RehearsalT-24:00:0012:00 AM UTC

Ground vector

Launch site

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Space Launch Complex 41

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range

Latitude: 28.583°N
Longitude: 80.583°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Vulcan VC6L

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Vulcan Centaur is a two-stage-to-orbit, heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by United Launch Alliance (ULA) since 2014. It is principally designed to meet launch demands for the...

Height67.4 m

LEO Payload27,200 kg

Launches210

Successes175

Provider

United Launch Alliance

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USA • Founded 2006

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spa...

Schedule History

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Dec 3112:00 AM

Sep 3012:00 AM

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