United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket will launch Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites on May 29 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The liftoff window opens at 12:27 p.m. EDT and closes at 12:56 p.m. EDT. This mission, called Amazon Leo 7, is part of Amazon’s effort to build a satellite internet network. The launch will use the Atlas V 551 configuration, which has five solid rocket boosters and a medium payload fairing. This setup will help send the next batch of satellites into low Earth orbit. The mission is expected to carry 136 satellites, bringing Amazon closer to its goal of deploying over 3,000 satellites for global broadband coverage. Amazon says the satellites will provide high-speed internet to areas without reliable connectivity. The Space Coast has been a key location for space launches, and this mission adds to the region’s role in commercial spaceflight. United Launch Alliance has a long history of launching missions from Florida, and this is one of its busiest years for launches. The Atlas V has a strong track record, with a success rate of over 99 percent. This mission is the second launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, following a test flight in December 2023. The satellites will be placed in orbit at an altitude of about 570 miles, where they will work together to provide internet service. The mission is part of a broader effort to expand internet access to remote and underserved areas. The launch will be visible from parts of Florida, and live coverage will be available through local media outlets. This is the first launch from Cape Canaveral for Amazon’s satellite internet project, which aims to compete with companies like SpaceX and Starlink.