United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched the second batch of operational satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper on June 23, 2025. The Atlas V rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:54 a.m. EDT, delivering the satellites precisely into their target orbit. The Kuiper 2 mission advances Amazon’s effort to provide fast, reliable internet access globally, with a focus on unserved and underserved communities.
The launch is part of the plan to deploy over 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit for Project Kuiper. ULA’s Atlas V rocket will handle six more Kuiper launches before transitioning to the Vulcan rocket, which is slated to conduct 38 rapid-fire launches under what is currently the largest commercial launch agreement in the world. ULA will deliver more than half of the full constellation, positioning itself as a key player in enabling Amazon’s broadband ambitions.
ULA’s next scheduled launch is the USSF-106 mission, the first Vulcan launch for the U.S. Space Force. The company is leveraging Vulcan’s modular architecture to expand its capabilities across national security and commercial low Earth orbit markets. With over two decades of experience in precision payload delivery, ULA continues to drive innovation in the evolving space launch sector.
- Atlas V rocket launched Kuiper 2 mission at 6:54 a.m. EDT on June 23
- Second batch of operational satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper deployed
- ULA to launch over half of the 3,200-satellite Kuiper constellation
- Six more Atlas V Kuiper launches remain before transition to Vulcan rocket
- Vulcan’s first U.S. Space Force mission, USSF-106, is ULA’s next launch
“We are proud to continue our strong partnership with Amazon and empower their mission to bridge the digital divide through reliable satellite technology,” said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
