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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-03)

Falcon 9 Block 5 launched the Amazon Leo (KF-03) mission for SpaceX from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on Oct 14, 2025 (UTC).

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Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 40 · Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-03)

Launched Oct 14, 2025 10:58:00 AMSuccess

24 objects in orbit now

Flight direction

135° SE

measured from the launched orbit · inclination 51.9°

Flight path

First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)

Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.

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About the mission

Third of a three launches contract for Amazon's Kuiper low Earth orbit satellite internet constellation, with 24 satellites on board. 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.

Mission description from Launch Library 2.

Objects from this launch still in orbit

Launch time (your time zone)
Tue, Oct 14 · 10:58:00 AM
Status
Success
Launch provider
SpaceX
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission type
Communications
Target orbit
LEO
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 40 · Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA