ULA Atlas V 551 – Amazon Leo (LA-04) Project Kuiper

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Date: Dec 14, 2025

Location: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

Launch Time: 11:52 PM

Rocket: Atlas V 551 (with five solid rocket boosters) 
🛰 Payload: ~27 Amazon Leo satellites for Low Earth Orbit broadband constellation 

Mission Overview

This mission marks another key deployment in Amazon Leo’s mega-constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, designed to deliver high-speed broadband internet worldwide — including to underserved regions. According to Amazon, LA-04 will carry approximately 27 satellites, bringing their total launched so far closer to 180 craft. 

The Atlas V 551 configuration provides robust lift capability for this LEO mission. Its rocket fairing, boosters, and upper stage are optimized for the large satellite batch launch. 


Visitor & Viewing Tips

  • Best Viewing Spots: Jetty Park (Cocoa Beach), playalinda Beach, Titusville riverfront, and other east-facing vantage points along Florida’s Space Coast.

  • Arrival Time: Very early morning—immediately after midnight—so plan for parking, comfortable wait, and weather readiness.

  • Bring: Folding chair, camera/tripod, binoculars, water, bug spray, warm layer.

  • Live Stream: ULA will likely provide a live webcast of the launch—check ULA’s official site & social channels. ULA

  • Note: As always, launch times and windows are subject to change due to range safety, weather, or mission readiness. Check updates as the date approaches.

🔗 For additional details and live coverage, visit the Launche page.

www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/atlas-v-amazon-leo-4

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