SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch – Project Kuiper (KF‑01)

Launch Time: 2:18 AM EDT
Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (approximately 630 km altitude)
Mission Type: Broadband Communications

Mission Overview:
This mission marks the first Falcon 9 launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper—designated KF‑01—carrying over 20 broadband satellites into LEO to begin deployment of Kuiper's mega constellation. Managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, the program aims to build a 3,236‑satellite network across 98 orbital planes at altitudes of 590 km, 610 km, and 630 km, delivering fast, reliable internet to underserved and remote regions worldwide.

🌐 Objectives:

• Establish initial operational clusters of Kuiper broadband satellites

• Expand global internet connectivity with low-latency, high-speed service

• Begin deployment of Amazon’s 3,236‑satellite LEO constellation across multiple orbital layers

🚢 Recovery:
Falcon 9’s reusable first stage will attempt a landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic after liftoff

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