By Space Coast Daily // June 23, 2025 Lifted off at 6:54 a.m. ET WATCH: United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Project Kuiper Satellites from Cape Canaveral BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched the second batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites early Monday morning, marking another key milestone in the tech giant’s ambitious plan to build a global broadband internet network. The Atlas V 551 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station precisely at 6:54:30 a.m. EDT, delivering another set of satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) to support the growing Kuiper constellation. Project Kuiper aims to deploy over 3,200 LEO satellites to provide fast and affordable internet to customers worldwide, particularly in underserved and remote areas with limited connectivity. Monday’s launch further advances Amazon’s goal of beginning beta service for customers as soon as 2026. The Atlas V 551 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station precisely at 6:54:30 a.m. EDT, delivering another set of satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) to support the growing Kuiper constellation. (ULA Image) This mission marked the second dedicated launch for Project Kuiper. ULA’s reliable Atlas V rocket, configured in its powerful 551 variant with five solid rocket boosters, once again demonstrated precision and power in supporting commercial satellite infrastructure. The Atlas V 551 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station precisely at 6:54:30 a.m. EDT, delivering another set of satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) to support the growing Kuiper constellation. The satellites will undergo system checks in orbit before being integrated into the operational network. Amazon has committed to launching the majority of its Kuiper satellites aboard rockets from ULA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX under a series of agreements announced in 2022. Monday’s successful deployment reflects the growing role of private industry in space-based communications and the rapid development of LEO internet constellations to bridge the digital divide. ULA’s next launch is expected in July, continuing a busy year of activity for the veteran launch provider. Similar Stories