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Precision launch reinforces ULA’s role in delivering commercial access to space
- ULA Atlas V launched another 29 operational commercial satellites for the Amazon Leo constellation, bringing the total number of Leo satellites launched by ULA to 168.
- Trusted by customers, ULA is relied upon to launch commercial and government payloads directly, and accurately, to the desired orbit.
- Commercial customers encompass up to 50 percent of ULA’s business.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., (April 27, 2026)– A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Leo 6 mission for Amazon lifted off on April 27 at 8:53:30 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission continues to build on ULA’s increase in commercial launch services, now accounting for 50 percent of the overall business.
“ULA has precisely delivered a total of 168 satellites for Amazon Leo enabling rapid expansion of their Leo constellation,” said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Atlas and Vulcan programs. “ULA is focused on launch and delivery of our customer’s payloads to orbit. This launch continues our legacy of empowering our customers’ mission, and through launch, partnering to unlock value for their commercial business goals.”
The Amazon Leo 6 launch deployed another batch of operational satellites into low Earth orbit. There are two remaining Amazon Leo missions on the Atlas V rocket.
ULA implemented a compressed timeline for this mission enabling the team to roll to the pad and launch the rocket in approximately 14 hours. The condensed timeline is a step towards ULA’s future increased launch cadence.
ULA’s next launch is the Atlas V Amazon Leo 7 mission. This launch is planned for May 22, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla.
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