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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01)

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Jul 16, 2025 at 06:30 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMAmazon Leo
MISSION OVERVIEW

First 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.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Amazon Leo (KF-01)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40
LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
PROGRAM
Amazon Leo
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fa8460de-5bbc-42fe-8702-47bf5dde5442
Reported date: Jul 16, 2025 at 06:30 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
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BOOSTER — B1096 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
5TOTAL FLIGHTS
5/5LANDINGS
NEW BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Jul 16, 2025
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
🔗 SpaceX Project Kuiper (KF-01)🔗 GO! – SpaceX – Falcon 9 – Project Kuiper (KF-01) – SLC-40 – Cape Canaveral SFS – July 16, 2025🔗 Watch Live: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet service🔗 ud83dude80 SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Project Kuiper (KF-1)🔗 KF-01 Mission
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01) is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Amazon Leo (KF-01)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Amazon Leo (KF-01) going to?
The Amazon Leo (KF-01) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Amazon Leo (KF-01)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01) is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Amazon Leo program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazon Leo (KF-01) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 25, 2026 00:42 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:42 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 16, 2025 at 06:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:42 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: fa8460de-5bbc-42fe-8702-47bf5dde5442
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
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Mission Profile

Amazon Leo (KF-01) was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on July 16, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1096. It was flown as part of the Amazon Leo program. The launch was a success.

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