Apr. 2, 2025, 11:11 AM Amazon stated in a post to its corporate news page: “Project Kuiper is set to send its first full batch of satellites to space, marking an important step in its mission to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world. The mission, named “KA-01″ for Kuiper Atlas 1, will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and deploy 27 satellites at an altitude of 280 miles above Earth. Launch is currently scheduled for no earlier than 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9.” Don't Miss Our End of Quarter Offers: Discover the latest stocks recommended by top Wall Street analysts, all in one place with Analyst Top Stocks.