Amazon Leo (LF-05)
Communications
TBD
SpaceX(SpX)CommercialFalcon 9 Block 5LEOorbit
Overview
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit designed to offer broadband internet access managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude.
Mission details
Amazon Leo is a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to underserved and remote areas globally. The project involves deploying a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to create a satellite internet network capable of delivering reliable internet access.
Oct 16, 2023 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#7,640
SpX Mission
#812
Pad Launch
#61
Location Launch
#1,226
Launch Window
NET
Dec 31, 2029, 12:00 AM
Precision
Decade
Schedule Changes
1 update
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Timezone
America/New_York
Local Launch Time
Dec 30, 2029, 7:00 PM
Total Launches
1,112
Total Landings
75
Coordinates
28.4889, -80.5778
Frequently asked questions
Cape Canaveral SFS