United Launch Alliance
Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01)
Rocket
Vulcan VC6L
Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Launch Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+0
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Countdown to Launch
Mission Details
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.
Launch Viewing Conditions
Weather Conditions
Launch Viewing Score
9.5/10
Excellent
Temp
78°F
Clouds
0%
Wind
10 mph
Visibility
63 km
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