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**Summary:**

United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched an Atlas 5 rocket carrying 27 Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. This marks the third batch of production satellites and fifth overall launch for Amazon’s growing low Earth orbit constellation aimed at providing global internet access. Following separation and health checks, the satellites will be raised to their operational orbit. Amazon is expanding its constellation and has secured deals with partners like JetBlue. They plan to have over 200 satellites in orbit by the end of 2025 and provide service to several countries by early 2026, with a goal of global coverage by 2028. The company has additional launches booked with ULA, SpaceX, Arianespace, and Blue Origin.

**News Article:**

**Amazon Boosts Kuiper Constellation with Successful ULA Launch**

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, FL – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket roared into the sky early Sunday morning, carrying 27 more satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet constellation. The launch, which occurred at 6:54 a.m. EDT, marks a significant step forward in Amazon’s ambitious plan to provide global broadband access from low Earth orbit.

The Atlas 5, flying in its powerful 551 configuration, utilized five solid rocket boosters to propel the payload skyward. The boosters were jettisoned roughly two minutes after liftoff. The 27 Kuiper satellites were deployed at an altitude of 280 miles (450 kilometers) above Earth. According to Amazon, after undergoing tests, the satellites will then be moved to their designated orbits of 392 miles (630 kilometers).

This launch brings Amazon’s current on-orbit constellation to 129 satellites. The company is aggressively expanding its network and has partnered with companies like JetBlue to provide in-flight internet service beginning in 2027.

Ricky Freeman, president of Project Kuiper Government Solutions, recently stated that Amazon anticipates having more than 200 satellites in orbit by the end of 2025.

Amazon has a robust launch manifest, including further launches with ULA’s Atlas 5 and Vulcan rockets, SpaceX’s Falcon 9, Arianespace’s Ariane 6, and Blue Origin’s New Glenn. ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno previously stated Vulcan can launch up to 45 Kuiper satellites in one flight and anticipated launching at least one Kuiper Vulcan mission this year.

Amazon anticipates service to Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Their goal is to establish coverage in 57 countries in 2027 and close to 100 countries before 2028 ends.

The ULA launch precedes a scheduled launch for more Kuiper satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on early Monday, June 24. ULA is also preparing for the inaugural launch of its Vulcan rocket, pending certification from the U.S. Department of Defense. A launch date has not yet been announced for the third Vulcan flight.

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