BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Florida Space Tourism Network (flspacetourism.com)//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64359e7d81a7cb7a4bcbfd41e600e480 DTSTAMP:20260602T192722Z SUMMARY:United Launch Alliance Atlas V – Amazon Leo (LA-05) DESCRIPTION:

Launch time: 7:52 PM EST

Rocket: Atlas V 551< br data-start="393" data-end="396">🛰 Payload: Amazon Leo satellites (Project Kuiper constellatio n)
🎯 Mission Type: Low Earth Orbit broadband satellite deploy ment

🌐 Mission Overview &\; Payload I nsight

The Amazon Leo (LA-05) mission will launch another group of satellites for Proj ect Kuiper\, Amazon&rsquo\;s global broadband network desi gned to provide high-speed internet service from low Earth orbit.

Each launch in the Kuiper program typical ly carries approximately 27 satell ites\, which are deployed into carefully spaced orbital planes to build a constellation planned to include more than 3\,200 satellites. Once operational\, the syst em will deliver broadband connectivity to homes\, businesses\, government agencies\, and mobile users around the world&mdash\;especially in underser ved and remote regions.

The sate llites feature:

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Advanced phased-a rray antennas for high-capacity broadband communications
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Electric propulsion systems for orbit raising and station-keeping
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Inter-satellite network architec ture designed to reduce latency and increase reliability
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Integration with Amazon&rsquo\;s global cloud infra structure and ground gateway network
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🚀 Why This Launch Matters

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Expands the Project Kuiper constellation\, one of the l argest satellite internet systems under development
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Supports global broadband connectivity in competition w ith other LEO networks
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Demonstrate s the continued reliability of the Atlas V rocket for high-value commercial missions
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Reinforces Florida&rsquo\;s Space Coast as a key launch hub for next-generation communications infrastructure
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👀 Visitor &\; Viewing Tips\n
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Best Viewing Locations: J etty Park\, Playalinda Beach\, Cocoa Beach Pier\, Titusville riverfront pa rks
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Trajectory: Atlas V launches from SLC-41 typically h ead northeast over the Atlantic
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Arrive Early: Evening or nighttime launches can produce spectacular rocket plume effects
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W hat to Bring: Camera or smartphone with zoom\, binoculars\, water \, folding chair
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Livestream: ULA typically provides live w ebcast coverage with mission commentary
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⚠️ Launch Note
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Launch date and window are sub ject to change due to vehicle readiness\, weather conditions\, or range availability. Check FLspa ceTourism.com\, ULA\, and Amazon Kuiper updates for the latest la unch information.
URL:https://flspacetourism.com/events/2026/04/27/united-launch-alliance-atl as-v-amazon-leo-la-05.html DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T000000 LOCATION:SLC-41\, Cape Canaveral SFS\, Florida\, USA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR