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Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01)
Vulcan VC6L is set to launch Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01) on Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
To Be DeterminedUnited Launch Alliance
Liftoff inNET Sep 2026
NET Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Vulcan VC6LVehicle
United Launch AllianceProvider
Space Launch Complex 41Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Amazon LeoProgram
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Vulcan VC6L to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:30
SimulatedRepresentative Vulcan VC6L ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Amazon Leo (LV-01)
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 45 satellites will be carried on each Vulcan launch.
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Frequently asked
What time does Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01) launch?
Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01)?
Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01) is an United Launch Alliance mission flying on a Vulcan VC6L.
Where does Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01) launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.