25.09.2025

ULA launches Amazon's Kuiper 3 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida

Update 8:35 a.m.: After roughly 5¼ hours, our SpaceX-ULA morning doubleheader launch blog will likely conclude. ULA has wrapped up its launch webcast.

Centaur upper stage reaches low-Earth orbit

Update 8:31 p.m.: The main engine has cut off on the Centaur upper stage, ULA reported.

The Atlas V ascended up the Eastern Seaboard beyond Cape Cod en route to low-Earth orbit.

Brevard officials mark successful rocket launch

Update 8:20 a.m.: Brevard County Emergency Management officials have deactivated the agency's launch operations support team after ULA's successful Atlas V launch.

Atlas V payload fairing jettison confirmed

Update 8:15 a.m.: After conducting a roll maneuver, the Atlas V solid rocket boosters burned out and jettisoned high above Earth, followed by the rocket's payload fairing.

Liftoff!

Update 8:09 a.m.: Liftoff! ULA has just launched the Atlas V carrying 27 Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

ULA readiness poll: 'Go for launch'

Update 8:03 a.m.: A poll of more than two dozen console operators and mission leaders just authorized the terminal count to proceed.

Liftoff is scheduled in six minutes.

About the Atlas V rocket and payload

Update 7:59 a.m.: ULA released this graphic depiction of today's Atlas V rocket that illustrates its key components.

ULA: Weather at Cape Canaveral is 'go for launch'

Update 7:54 a.m.: In a key development, the 45th Weather Squadron's latest assessment is forecast "go" for liftoff.

Quelle: Florida Today