7:18 AM CDT June 23, 2025 CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla — A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying Amazon’s Kuiper 2 mission lifted off Monday at 5:54 a.m. CT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, advancing efforts to bring internet access to communities around the world. The launch, originally scheduled for June 16, was delayed after engineers detected an elevated purge temperature in the booster engine during pre-flight checks. ULA’s engineering team evaluated the hardware to ensure the rocket was flight-ready before setting the new launch date. The mission deployed the second batch of operational satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a growing constellation aimed at delivering broadband service to unserved and underserved areas. “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. “ULA, working as a catalyst to global connectivity in collaboration with Amazon, enables delivery of these critical satellites designed to drive innovation and connect the world.” This mission is one of several remaining Kuiper launches planned on the Atlas V rocket, paving the way for 38 rapid-fire launches on ULA’s next-generation Vulcan rocket. Under the world’s largest commercial launch agreement, ULA will deploy more than half of the 3,200 satellites in the Project Kuiper constellation. ULA’s next launch will be the first Vulcan rocket mission for the U.S. Space Force, designated USSF-106. Related Articles