United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket Launches Amazon Leo 8 Satellite Mission

 United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket Launches Amazon Leo 8 Satellite Mission

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 8 mission for Amazon lifted off on July 2 at 12:30:15 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral in Florida. This mission continues to build on ULA’s increase in commercial launch services, now accounting for half of ULA’s overall business.

With this launch, ULA has delivered a total of 224 of the 375+ satellites for Amazon Leo strengthening the foundation of the constellation as it moves closer to commercial operation.

ULA website: www.ulalaunch.com

Amazon Leo is "Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable Internet to customers and communities beyond the reach of existing networks." 
https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/devices-services/amazon-leo

Video Credit: United Launch Alliance (ULA)

Duration: 23 seconds

Release Date: July 2, 2026

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