New Glenn | Amazon Leo (LN-01)

Mission Status

Awaiting official confirmation - current date is known with some certainty.

Mission Updates

26 mag, 18:29 Cosmic_Penguin

NET June 2, TBC.

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30 giu, 19:19 Cosmic_Penguin

NET mid-2026.

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6 apr, 07:14 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

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. 61 satellites will be carried on each New Glenn launch.

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 18:04 - 20:13

Rocket Configuration

Name New Glenn
Manufacturer Blue Origin
Height 98 m
Diameter 7 m
Maiden Flight 2025-01-16
Success Rate 2/3 (67%)

The New Glenn is a privately funded orbital launch vehicle in development by Blue Origin. New Glenn is described as a 7-meter-diameter (23 ft), two- or three-stage rocket.