ULA launches final Atlas 5 551 rocket carrying 29 Amazon Kuiper broadband satellites
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United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched the final Atlas 5 rocket in the 551 configuration from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 2, 2026, carrying 29 Amazon Leo broadband internet satellites. The mission, named Leo Atlas 8, successfully deployed all 29 satellites, marking the end of an era for the Atlas 5 551 variant. This launch supports Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite constellation aimed at providing broadband internet coverage.
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· 3 pulledUnited Launch Alliance closed a big chapter in the company's history.
Thursday morning's predawn launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in support of Amazon Leo's satellite constellation was the final flight of an Atlas 5 rocket flying in a 551 configuration.
ULA confirms deployment of the 29 Amazon Leo satellites.
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