ULA launched 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 29, 2026, marking the seventh rocket mission for the project. The Atlas V rocket lifted off at 7:53 p.m. from Launch Complex 41 after a minor weather delay. The launch came a day after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test fire on May 28, raising questions about Amazon’s plans to use both ULA and Blue Origin for future missions. Amazon aims to deploy 3,000 Leo satellites to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, with over 300 already in orbit. Gary Wentz, ULA’s vice president of Atlas and Vulcan programs, said the company has been a trusted partner since the program’s start in 2025. ULA has launched 197 of the satellites so far, with the first mission under the name Project Kuiper before rebranding to Leo in November 2025. Amazon is testing commercial service with select businesses and plans to begin full operations later this year. The Blue Origin mishap may delay timelines, but ULA’s successful launch kept the Space Coast’s launch schedule on track. SpaceX and ULA both conducted satellite missions on May 29, restoring normal operations after the previous day’s disruption. Amazon’s Leo constellation is part of a broader effort to expand global internet access, with ULA set to continue launching satellites using the Atlas V and future Vulcan rockets.